Safe response procedures on alternative propulsion vehicle
Collective
Firefighters, emergency brigade personnel, or crew members of Ro-Ro vessels who must respond to fires involving alternative propulsion vehicles.
Goals
Identify the risks associated with various types of alternative propulsion vehicles.
Apply rescue and firefighting techniques safely for this type of vehicle.
Program
Types of new alternative propulsion vehicles.
Specific risks involving EVs.
Rescue procedures when new alternative propulsion vehicles are involved.
Electric vehicle fires. Conclusions drawn from real-life trials
Practical training:
- Procedures to be followed in the event of an accident involving new alternative propulsion vehicles.
- Disconnection systems in the event of operations involving electric vehicles.
- Rescue tools based on the situation of new alternative propulsion vehicles. Practical use and procedures.
- Demonstration: BLEVE (Boiled Liquid Expanded Vapour Explosion).
- Vehicle fire in a garage.
- Vehicle affected by gas valve activation. Installation of ‘LASHFIRE’ cooling lances.
- Vehicle fire in a garage. Thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries.
- Using a fireproof blanket.
Duration
The course consists of 21 certified teaching hours delivered over 3 days