Electric Vehicles & Fire Apparatus
The episode includes a drive-around and demonstration of the Vector, REV Group’s all-electric North American-style fire truck
From electric fire engines to enhanced communication for command, there is something for everyone to see at the show
Episode to air on April 15
Grants will facilitate the development of EV charging infrastructure, installation of charging stations, and the implementation of educational programs
Eric Valliere, chair of the Fire Department Safety Officers Association, spoke with FireRescue1 about this year’s safety push around electric batteries
Deputy Chief Darin Wallentine details this year’s Firefighter Safety Stand Down theme, from EVs to e-bikes and beyond
Portland’s new battery-powered Volterra fire engine is the second electric fire truck in service in the country
Orlando will begin testing two driverless buses that will run daily on traditional bus routes
Ziamatic’s Vehicle Cooling Units were designed to use less water and manpower to get EV fires under control safely
Are you looking to buy or simply drooling over the latest tech and features? There’s something for everyone on the exhibit hall floor
When lithium-ion batteries are stored in bulk, the volatile fuel load presents a major challenge for firefighters
Researchers around the world are independently working to solve the challenges firefighters face with electric vehicle fires, so why aren’t we sharing our findings?
The event underscored the need for additional research, plus enhanced training and situational awareness, related to this hazard
Here’s what it looks like to adopt this new technology
Four firefighters suffered minor injuries in the crash in Contra Costa County that killed the driver of the Tesla
Key factors fire departments should consider when developing procedures for EVs and other devices powered by lithium-ion batteries
From ‘let it burn’ to full submersion, Captain Patrick Durham explains the continuum of extinguishment approaches
Redmond leaders visited Madison, Wis., last year to see an electric fire engine in use
The Madison Fire Department was one of three U.S. departments to collaborate with Pierce to provide daily operational data to assist with the vehicle’s final development
Plus a call to manufacturers and legislators to provide more funding, education and resources to properly equip first responders
From chemical make-up to cell construction, not all lithium-ion batteries are the same
Three other REV Fire pumpers will also be on hand for races this year
Newton Fire Capt. Phillip McCully said he hopes the emergency-plug makes responding to crashes involving electric vehicles safer
“This is where the future goes,” said Gov. Tim Walz, who rode in the Rosenbauer vehicle
The truck can drive through up to 40 inches of water, in over 230 mph winds, up steep inclines and slopes, and can withstand 40,000 pounds of impact
The Durham Fire Department credits the city’s fleet management department for helping them “go green” with the Ford Mustang GT Mach-E
Tackling the mixed bag of electric vehicle coverage and whether we need a fire service “reset,” plus what’s ahead for 2023
Video: N.C. FD orders all-electric fire truck to be housed at city’s first all-electric fire station
The Charlotte Fire Department’s Vector fire truck, manufactured by Spartan Emergency Response, is expected to be the first all-electric apparatus operating in the Southeast
The Volterra EV was recognized in the Emergency Services and Defense category
Future electric vehicles may include a battery cell shut-off feature and an onboard extinguisher
There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to whether the fire service will eventually embrace electric apparatus
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