The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Electric Vehicle Safety Training Project is providing firefighters and first responders with the information and materials necessary to respond to emergency situations involving electric vehicles. This training will help first responders identify electric vehicles and respond to common hazards. Topics include myths versus reality with regard to hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and electric vehicle safety concerns (EV); basic electric concepts and hazards; vehicle systems and safety features; initial response procedures; and emergency operations. The course provides for student interaction and scenarios to provide expand learning principles established in the course.

Prerequisites

• Firefighter I and II or equivalent
• A background in vehicle extrication

Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)

• 4 hours Technical