Chapel Hill (NC) Will Park Its Electric Buses Until It Knows Why One Caught Fire
Chapel Hill Transit has pulled its fleet of electric buses off the road while it waits to learn what caused a fire on one of them Tuesday afternoon.
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Extrication and Vehicle Rescue: Stabilization for EVs
Jason DeFosse and company demonstrate some methods and concepts firefighters can employ when stabilizing electric vehicles.
Vehicle Rescue: Alternate Pathway to Access Patient
Dalan Zartman and Jason DeFosse demonstrate an alternate pathway to gaining access to a patient trapped in the front seat during electric vehicle rescue situations.
EV Extrication: Steering Column and Dash Relocation
Dalan Zartman and Jason DeFosse look at techniques for relocating the steering column and dashboard, sharing some important concerns when it comes to electric vehicles.
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Extrication: Rear Door Removal and B Post Considerations
Dalan Zartman and Jason DeFosse examine some concerns for rear door removal when it comes to electric vehicle extrication.
IN Crews Battle Electric Vehicle Fire at Auto Dealership
Carmel firefighters said they were faced with a “new set of issues” when an electric vehicle caught fire inside a dealership.
Rapid Access and Extrication on EVs
Jason DeFosse and company demonstrate how to rapidly gain access under the hood of an electric vehicle and to a patient trapped in the driver's…
Electric Vehicles: BMW EV
In this Training Minutes video, Dalan Zartman and Jason DeFosse examine the BMW EV and fire and emergency response considerations.
FSRI Study Focuses on EV Fires
This article explores the concerns and uncertainties surrounding EV fires, looking at firefighting efforts and the potential long-term health effects.
Calgary Fire Department First in Canada to Receive Pierce Volterra Electric Pumper
A placement in Calgary will provide broader data on the electric fire truck’s performance in the harsh environment of a cold climate.
Roseville (MN) FD Embraces Innovation with Electric Pumper
The RTX features a 1,500-gallon-per-minute pump, a 600-gallon water tank, and a Rosenbauer Variomatic foam system.
DENIOS Introduces Lithium-Ion Fire Blankets
DENIOS -US introduces lithium-ion firefighting blankets specifically designed for the high temperatures generated from EV battery fires.
