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Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) have seen a steady increase in use and popularity over the past two decades, and the future looks even brighter. In response to rising incidents and concerns, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently released a report detailing findings that firefighters are at significant risk due to a lack of understanding of electric vehicle (EV) fires. NFPA® has helped educate roughly 250,000 first responders in these critical skill sets, but there are still nearly a million more firefighters nationwide yet to take our NTSB-recommended training. We are coordinating with organizations across the country to raise awareness of AFV hazards and provide access to content and cost-effective instruction for every professional who requires it. Learn more about EV Training for EMS, crash reconstruction, and fire investigation.

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Electric Vehicle Community Preparedness Online Trainings

Are you ready for the electrification revolution? And are you excited to be a part of it? NFPA® wants to help you say “yes” to both of these questions. That’s why we’ve created customized online learning all about electric vehicles and the impact they may have on you, your business, and your community.

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Register for AFV First Responder Online Training that Meets NTSB Recommendations

These web-based learning modules are a must-have for all personnel with responsibilities dealing with fires and other situations involving alternative fuel vehicles. The course offers comprehensive coverage of AFV concepts and incidents with instruction in critical strategies, techniques, and procedures for responding to AFV fires and emergencies. Electric vehicles are the future. With just a small investment of time and money, you can get the training you need to help be prepared to keep you and your team safe.

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Preview Our EV Safety Training Video

Get an overview of Electric Vehicle Safety Training from NFPA, focused on delivering critical emergency response training to fire and rescue personnel to help prepare them to respond to incidents involving alternative fuel vehicles.

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Learn More About Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in Electric Vehicles and the Safety Risks to Emergency Responders

This video from NTSB provides a summary of its Safety Report 20/01 chronicling the increasing dangers posed by EVs to firefighters and other emergency response personnel.

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Learn Best Practices in Extinguishing EV Fires

Receive an overview of tactical considerations and best practices for extinguishing fires in hybrid and electric vehicles based on data generated by an NFPA Fire Protection Research Foundation study.

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Safety is not just our job—it's our purpose. And the more of us that work together and share our knowledge, the safer the world becomes. That's why NFPA® Individual membership is more than a professional association. You'll be part of a global community committed to the same goal—a safer world. From a 10% discount on products and solutions to NFPA Xchange™, our exclusive online platform, check out all the benefits that come with being an NFPA Individual member.

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CUTTING EDGE INFORMATION & JOB TOOLS

NFPA resources help keep you prepared and informed with the latest information, from emergency responder safety guidance to the steps needed to conduct initial scene assessment and response actions.

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NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD SAFETY REPORT NTSB/SR-20/01

Get your complimentary NTSB/SR-20/01 Safety Risks to Emergency Responders from Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in Electric Vehicles PDF. This crucial report brings necessary attention to the risks of vehicle battery fires to first responders and other emergency personnel and addresses gaps in current standards and research in the industry. As automakers are bringing numerous new EV models to market, NTSB is calling on firefighters to get the knowledge and training to better understand the hazards and how to deal with them safely.

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