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NFPA's Electric Vehicle Safety Training project is a nationwide program to help firefighters and other first responders prepare for the growing number of electric vehicles on the road in the United States. This project is funded with a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
The training will help first responders identify electric vehicles and respond to common hazards. Training topics will include:
Risk of electric shock
Dangers of unintended vehicle movement
Handling new types of vehicle batteries
Fire extinguishment / overhaul
Challenges presented by charging stations
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The Department of Transportation (DOT)/Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) New Entrant grant. The program provides financial assistance to state, county, and local governme
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A recent American Red Cross online survey of 1,058 adults shows that many web users would utilize social media to seek the help of emergency responders during an emergency, and they expect emergency responders to be monitoring these social media site
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The International Symposium on Fire Investigation (ISFI) Science and Technology will be held at the University of Maryland's University College Inn and Conference Center from September 27-29, 2010. This biennial symposium brings together fire invest
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