Electric Vehicles in the (Fox News) SpotlightA Fox News Spotlight on America investigative piece recently zeroed in on the challenges that firefighters face when responding to incidents involving electric vehicles (EVs). The months long Fox News investigation looked at related challenges and…
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NFPA bulletin: Submerged Hybrid / Electric VehiclesEmergency responders face many hazards when working with vehicles that have been submerged in water, particularly with a hybrid or electric vehicle. Understanding common safety issues with these vehicles can help keep responders safe.
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Electric Vehicles and Marinas: 2020 NEC Revisions Help Users Better Comply with Ever-Changing Electrical LandscapeWhile the 2020 edition of NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, was published last fall, July tends to be when states shift to the latest edition. This delay between when the code is published and when it is actually implemented gives jurisdictions time to…
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NFPA Receives DOE Award to Further Safe Adoption of Electric Vehicles and Community PreparednessThe National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has received an award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to help communities prepare for electric vehicle (EV) growth in the U.S. NFPA will oversee the three-year project in partnership with the DOE's…
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EVs and Parking StructuresHow do EVs and other modern vehicles impact fire safety in parking garages
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Emergency Responder Training for Advanced Electric Drive Vehicles (Part 1) report | NFPAThe goal of this Research Foundation project was to provide comprehensive awareness and emergency response training to fire fighters and other emergency responders to prepare them for widespread implementation of advanced electric drive vehicles, including battery electric, hybrid electric, and certain fuel-cell electric vehicles.
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Emergency Response to Incident Involving Electric Vehicle Battery HazardsFire Protection Research Foundation report: “Best Practices for Emergency Response to Incidents Involving Electric Vehicles Battery Hazards: A Report on Full-Scale Testing Results”
Authors: R. Thomas Long Jr., Andrew F. Blum, Thomas J. Bress, and Benjamin…
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EVs and the psychology of COVID trauma reflect timely issues to be addressed at NFPA C&EEach year, the NFPA Conference & Expo® (C&E) creates a dynamic, customizable experience for today’s fire, electrical and life safety professionals, with this year’s event featuring more than 110 education sessions, some 300 exhibitors, multiple special…
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Ford Emergency Response GuidesNFPA offers free emergency response guides for emergency responders for Ford alternative fuel vehicles.
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Emergency Response to Incident Involving Electric Vehicle Battery HazardsFire Protection Research Foundation report: “Best Practices for Emergency Response to Incidents Involving Electric Vehicles Battery Hazards: A Report on Full-Scale Testing Results”
Authors: R. Thomas Long Jr., Andrew F. Blum, Thomas J. Bress, and Benjamin…
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Tesla Emergency Response GuidesNFPA offers free emergency response guides for emergency responders for Tesla Motors alternative fuel vehicles.
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