Electric Vehicles & Fire Apparatus
Discover the latest advancements in electric fire truck technology and how electric fire apparatus are transforming firefighting. Explore articles, news, and resources on electric fire trucks, covering innovations, performance, sustainability, and the benefits they bring to fire departments. Learn how these eco-friendly apparatus are reducing emissions, cutting costs, and enhancing safety. Stay updated on the adoption of electric fire trucks by departments and the impact on firefighting operations.
The device, designed by Hingham Firefighter Ryan Twombly, slides under burning vehicles to cool batteries from a distance
Because when that call comes in — when smoke is pouring from a quiet electric sedan or a burning robotaxi — you won’t have time to guess
After an electric SUV crashed, Chesterfield County firefighters used drone imaging to battle a stubborn Li-ion battery fire
Attorney Amy Witherite, an expert in trucking safety, warns that these 80,000-pound vehicles may pose a special danger to first responders
Funding allows Boulder Fire-Rescue to buy a second Rosenbauer RTX electric fire engine
The Mesa Fire Department’s newest apparatus is Arizona’s first all-electric North American-style apparatus
Firefighters from six departments worked to extinguish a burning Tesla on I-65 in Autauga County
Fire service leaders urge firefighters to get ready for this even-faster growing type of fire
Modesto firefighters are placing electric vehicles in a large dumpster for a cool-down period after the fire
Li-ion batteries are here to stay and it’s on firefighters to keep up with advances in battery technology
St. Paul’s new Station 7 will house five vehicles including the city and state’s first electric fire engine
It’s time for the fire service to get a seat at the table of technological advancements that will impact our service delivery
Sanford firefighters work to stay up-to-date on the latest vehicle technology
The fire service is uniquely positioned to lead the transition to more electric devices in our homes, workplaces and community as a whole
The 2023 Mercedes Benz EQE350+ electric vehicle wasn’t being charged when it began to burn
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
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
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