Electric Vehicles & Fire Apparatus
Episode to air on April 15
The Denton Fire Department’s new Pierce Volterra electric fire engine will be assigned to one of the busiest firehouses in the city
Researchers are experimenting with a “self-extinguishing” battery for electric vehicles, while one car manufacturer is exploring compressed hydrogen as a fuel source
There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to whether the fire service will eventually embrace electric apparatus
We will remember the first chief to purchase an all-electric fire apparatus, not the chief who bought the department’s last internal combustion engine
Readers weigh in on their department’s interest in adding an electric apparatus to their fleet
The electric vehicle will have a 500-gallon water tank and be able to seat 6
The addition of Fire Station 52, which will serve the UCSD campus and nearby neighborhoods, is expected to improve response times in the fast-growing area
ESI Rapid Response Units offer customizable caps that are transferable to any domestic heavy-duty pickup truck bed
Submerged vehicles can experience thermal runaway if water leaks into the battery box
The REV Fire Group Vector apparatus comes equipped with a battery with 327 kilowatt-hours and a low center of gravity
Firefighters love testing new tactics and tools, but some methods simply don’t address the key issue with EV fires
Most manufacturers have posted their updated ERGs on their websites and submitted them to the NFPA
The carmaker’s program is said to include instruction and best practices on how to handle emergency situations with EVs
Are EVs really more likely to catch fire? How often do you have to charge your EV? Find out these answers and more
Having seen the units in person, it’s time to address some common naysayer reactions
Benefits
A recent poll with over 900 responses reveals strong opinions on the concept of free electric vehicle charging at the fire station
The Rosenbauer engine is now at its home station, Fire Station 82 in Hollywood
The Pierce Volterra Pumper is the first electric fire engine in active service in North America
As the automotive industry revs its engines for EVs, questions remain for some fire service leaders
Understand vehicle construction to effectively and safely manage EV fires and crashes
The Felicity Ace was carrying approximately 4,000 vehicles, with electric vehicles hampering extinguishment efforts
Why do these systems catch on fire and how do we manage it?
The Mesa (Ariz.) Fire Department will receive the Vector, which reportedly has the industry’s longest electric pumping duration
Zero-emissions pumpers can save municipalities money, plus reduce wear-and-tear on expensive equipment
Madison Fire Department Station 8 is operating the new Pierce Volterra zero-emissions pumper
Survey reveals one-third of departments don’t train on EV fires, half don’t have SOGs for them
The engine is expected to be assigned to Fire Station 82 in Hollywood
The $1.2 million Concept Fire Truck will be equipped with a redundant battery system and small booster motor for longer-duration responses
Understanding how they are made and what happens when they fail will keep firefighters safer at electric-powered car fires
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