05.1 EV Fire Training
World-leading electric vehicle fire training
In early 2024, EV FireSafe established the Electric Responder training program at evfiresafe.training, to provide a dedicated online and in-person platform for emergency response to electric vehicle battery fires.
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Our training programs are designed to provide as much or as little knowledge as you need for your role, including for emergency responders, incident controllers, HAZMAT technicians, towing, salvage, storage and waste.
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We also provide electric vehicle and lithium-ion battery fire training for specialist sectors, such as aerodromes, mining, military, distribution centres, commercial buildings, strata, shipping and ports.
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For companies wishing to improve their knowledge around the risk of EV or battery fires at their site, we conduct 1.5 hour training webinars which can be recorded and shared internally.
Our Electric Responder in-person training can be delivered via our global network of trainers...we also conduct live Electric Responder training sessions which are advertised at evfiresafe.training
Installing electric vehicle charging? Our research shows a third of all EV battery fires occur while the vehicle is connected to energised charging, so it's sensible to plan your site to help keep everyone safer.
This short, video-based course, features a free downloadable checklist & can be completed in under 20 minutes. It's suitable for residential, commercial, government & body corporate charging site owners. You'll also join our priority contact list where we'll provide you the latest testing & suppression news as it happens.
This course covers:
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EVs & EV charging equipment
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EV battery fire basics
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Site considerations for staff, visitor & emergency responder safety
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Suppression products
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Created by EV FireSafe, with review by JetCharge & Australian fire agencies.
Electric vehicles that have been involved in fire can reignite while being removed from the incident scene; in fact, our research shows 6 tow trucks have been damaged & 2 drivers injured due to reignition events while moving EVs.
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Towing an EV that's illegally parked, has a flat battery or from a traffic collision requires new knowledge for safe transport. This short, affordable, video-based online course can be completed in under 20 minutes & you'll also join our priority contact list where we'll provide you the latest testing & suppression news as it happens.
This course covers:
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General EV identification & safety considerations
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How to stay safe during pick up of a damaged electric vehicle
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How regenerative braking works & why you need to know about it
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Putting an EV in tow mode
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Recognising thermal runaway & when to call emergency services
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Created by EV FireSafe, EV Torque & EV Classic (Electric Vehicle IQ).
While traditional mechanics are starting to undergo training to upskill to EV specialists, the fire safety of your automotive workshops should be front of mind. Our research discovered several workshop fires caused by electric vehicle battery fires, with millions of dollars of damage.
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This short, video-based course can be completed in under 20 minutes & is suitable for mechanics, dealerships & workshop managers, providing information & tools you can roll into safety SOPs. You'll also join our priority contact list where we'll provide you the latest testing & suppression news as it happens.
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This course covers:
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General EV safety
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How to stay safe around damaged EVs
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Recognising thermal runaway & when to call emergency services
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Suppression & mitigation considerations for your workshop
Created by EV FireSafe, EV Torque & EV Classic (Electric Vehicle IQ).
Congratulations on running an electric fleet! The road ahead will mostly safe, smooth,& emissions free, but in the event of a collision do your drivers know what to look for & when to call for help?
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This short, video-based course can be completed in under 20 minutes. It's suitable for fleet managers & drivers, providing information & tools you can roll into your safety SOPs. You'll also join our priority contact list where we'll provide you the latest testing & suppression news as it happens.
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This course covers:
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General EV safety
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How to train your drivers to know when they have a problem
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Charging safely in public & at home
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On-site charging considerations & safety
Created by EV FireSafe, EV Torque & EV Classic (Electric Vehicle IQ).