Training Organizations and Resources
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Electric Vehicle Safety Training ResourcesThis resource from the Alternative Fuels Data Center contains links to different emergency response guides, general electric vehicle fire and safety resources, and training for first responders, including firefighter-specific training.
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IFSI Class on Alternative Fuel VehiclesThis 8-hour class is offered at various Illinois locations.
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EV FireSafe
This Australian research project offers both paid online trainings and a free walkthrough of EVs and EV battery fires using infographics and multi-media instruction. -
Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety for the First ResponderThis free, 2.5 hour online course on electric and hybrid vehicle identification, safety issues, and resources also contains modules to allow for application of theories. Available through April 2025
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Electric Vehicle Safety Online TrainingThe NFPA offers this 4-hour long paid online training and the free NFPA FIRST Training Application, where firefighters go through virtual simulations based on real-life scenarios.
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Fire Department Response to Electrical Vehicle Fires
This bulletin from the IAFC gives general pre-incident, incident, and post-incident actions for EV fires.
This playlist from Fire Engineering demonstrates various strategies for response to electric vehicles.