2011 NFPA Electric Vehicle Safety Train-The-Trainer
Free Train-the-Trainer Class
Saturday, October 29, 2011
8 a.m- 4 p.m.
Wisconsin Emergency Services Academy
Volk Field Air National Guard Base
100 Independence Drive
Camp Douglas, Wisconsin
The NFPA, Wisconsin Technical College System, Wisconsin State Fire Chiefs Association, and the Wisconsin Society of Fire Service Instructors have joined together to sponsor this one day Train-the-Trainer for Wisconsin Certified Fire Instructors at no cost. Lodging at Volk Field is provided free of charge to participants the night before the training and lunch will be provided the day of training.
One million advanced electric vehicles are expected to be on the road by 2015
The National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Electric Vehicle Safety Training project is providing firefighters and first responders with the information and materials necessary to respond to emergency situations involving electric vehicles. This training will help first responders identify electric vehicles and respond to common hazards.
The goal of NFPA's Electric Vehicle Safety Training project is to ensure that firefighters and first responders are prepared for emergencies involving electric vehicles. The training seeks to:
- Create awareness of unique emergency response needs for electric vehicles
- Remove concern about inherent safety of electric vehicles and ability to safely respond in emergency situations
- Reassure the public that trained first responders know what to do in emergency situations involving electric vehicles
There are 100 slots available for this training and it is open to any Wisconsin Certified Instructor with Extrication Instruction background from Volunteer, Paid-on-call, Combination, or Paid departments throughout Wisconsin. NFPA requires that all students attending this training must present at least one training session after completion of the train-the-trainer. It is our hope that all participants can present this training as often as possible, spreading this important information to departments throughout the State of Wisconsin.
Topics covered during this training include:
- Overview of the EV electrical & safety systems
- Identification of electric & hybrid vehicle
- Immobilization process
- Electrical power-down procedures
- EV extrication awareness, including high strength steel
- Vehicle fire recommended practices
- Emergency operations (battery fires, submersion)
- New challenges presented by vehicle charging stations and infrastructure
REGISTRATION:
If you are interested in attending this Train-the-Trainer, please complete the registration form: https://www.signup4.net/public/ap.aspx?EID=20113037E&OID=50
Registration ends on Friday, October 14, 2011. All information must be submitted for admission to Volk Field. If you have any questions regarding this course, contact Pete Silva, Fire Service Training & Education Director at 608-266-7289 or peter.silva@wtcsystem.edu.
LODGING:
Rooms have been set aside for the evening of October 28th. Please indicate on the registration form if lodging is needed.
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