ELECTRIC VEHICLE SAFETY FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS (EVS)

Course #

23-EVS-1

Course Length

8 Hours

Lead Instructor(s)

Guy Arndt

Course Cost

• In-County: $20
• Out-of-County: $40

Course Goal

The goal of this course is to provide the student with have an awareness level of knowledge and skills necessary to respond to and function at a vehicle accident/rescue incident involving electric vehicles.

Course Description

This course will provide an awareness-level of information and skills as it pertains to vehicle rescue incidents involving electric vehicles. Topics will include: incident management; tools/equipment; vehicle anatomy/design; hazard control, patient access, care, and packaging; disentanglement; extrication and termination.

Prerequisites

• PA State Fire Academy approved or recognized Hazardous Materials Awareness or higher level of Hazardous Materials training or certification.

Student Equipment / Supply Needs

• Pen/Pencil
• Notebook
• Helmet, gloves, turnout coat, turnout pants, boots, protective hood, and protective eyewear (safety glasses or goggles)