Hybrid Electric Vehicle Operations

In-Person Training or ESA Training Facility

This highly interactive course will provide First Responders and Tow and Recovery professionals with an in-depth understanding of Federal Standards and Guidelines and the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely interact with hybrid and electric vehicles at an operational level.  Attendees will receive an academic presentation with question and answer periods built into every learning module.  Attendees will also receive practical skills labs to interact with hybrid and electric vehicles

Course Objectives:

Module 1: Understanding Electric Vehicles
Module 2: ESA Resource Center
Module 3: Vehicle Assessment and ESA Risk Analysis
Module 4: HV Shutdown Procedures
Module 5: Loading and Transport
Module 6: Secondary Incidents and Storage
Module 7: Summary

Practical Skills Labs

• First Responders – Suppression Techniques and Extrication
• Vehicle Stabilization
• Vehicle Access
• Risk Assessment
• Initial Shutdown Procedures
• Secondary Shut Down Procedures
• Vehicle loading and Towing
• Site Management
• Vehicle Storage

Upon completion of this course you will receive a Training Certificate.