Electric vehicles will complete the same task as a gas-powered version: drive from one location to another, but how it operates, is made, and burns are all vastly different. Throughout this course, Chris Greene and Jason Defosse share their knowledge and experiences with EV fires, focusing on how our general approach to extinguishing the flames, patient extrication, and overall handling of the torched vehicle must be adapted. It is no longer a question of if you will respond to an electric vehicle fire but when.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 mins
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert Jason Defosse, explaining what firefighters need to know about interacting with autonomous vehicles.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 4
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert Jason Defosse explaining how firefighting tactics can change as conditions change for electric vehicle fires.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 2
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert Jason Defosse describing resources about electric vehicles available to firefighters and the importance of educating partners about the risks and procedures.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 2
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert Jason Defosse sharing what he learned from an electric vehicle fire.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 2
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert Jason Defosse outlining common misconceptions and risks of electric vehicle fires.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 3
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert Jason Defosse explaining how new vehicle construction has impacted extrication techniques.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 3
This microlearning course was recorded at FDIC with expert Jason Defosse, recommending techniques to protect the patient during extrication.
Course Type: Microlearning
Course Duration: 3
In this video, experts Jason DeFosse and Dalan Zartman demonstrate how to use advanced stabilization techniques to stabilize an electric vehicle.
Course Type: Short Video
Course Duration: 5 min
In this video, experts Jason DeFosse and Dalan Zartman demonstrate an alternative way to gain access to a victim trapped in the front seat of an electric vehicle.
Course Type: Short Video
Course Duration: 6 min
In this video, experts Jason DeFosse and Dalan Zartman demonstrate how to perform emergency shutdown procedures and thermal event assessment on a BMW EV.
Course Type: Short Video
Course Duration: 6 min
In this video, Jason Defosse and Dalan Zartman discuss different dash displacement approaches and how high-voltage components and other elements of EV design may influence your technique choice.
Course Type: Short Video
Course Duration: 9
