Resources for the Community
- Electric Fire Vehicle Safety
The USFA has "messages to share" and a handout for electric vehicle owners on how to avoid fires and electric shocks while charging their vehicle.
- Electric Vehicle SafetyThis webpage from the NFPA has a FAQ, social media cards, safety tips, and a link to a free online public training.
- Take CHARGE of Battery SafetyThe Fire Safety Research Institute has made a handy acronym and interactive webpage to share some of the basic practices for lithium-ion battery safety. There's also a section with community education resources for first responders.
- Maintenance and Safety of Electric VehiclesThe Alternative Fuels Data Center of the US Dept. of Energy posts about the relative maintenance needs of different kinds of electric and hybrid vehicles, as well as the safety requirements manufacturers are required to meet.
This news clip, and others like it, can help the public better understand the challenges firefighters are facing with the rise of this new technology.