First Responder Safety Training
In an effort to properly educate first responders about alternative fuel vehicle safety, the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) offers first responder safety training. This training equips first responders with the knowledge they need to confront a growing number of automotive accidents involving AFVs.
Why Alternative Fuel Vehicle First Responder Safety Training Is Important
Alternative fuel vehicles are different than conventional vehicles and it is critical that first responders be properly trained to deal with accidents involving these vehicles.
Alternative fuel vehicles are different than conventional vehicles and it is critical that first responders be properly trained to deal with accidents involving these vehicles.
At the scene, would you know:
- How to quickly identify an electric, hybrid, biofuel, natural gas, hydrogen, or propane vehicle?
- Where the high-voltage cables are located in an electric drive vehicle?
- How long it takes for a high-voltage system to fully discharge once disabled?
- How to safely put out a biofuel fire?
- What type of fire extinguisher should be used for an electric, gaseous fuel, or biofuel vehicle?
Are you prepared? For answers to these questions and more, register for a First Responder Safety training course today!
Did you know:
- The battery in an electric drive vehicle can store between 50-450 volts of electricity.
- 12-volt batteries may be located in areas other than under the hood.
- The storage cylinders of hydrogen-powered vehicles can hold gaseous hydrogen at 10,000 psi.
- If vented improperly, the vapors from compressed natural gas cylinders may freeze tissue.
- Onboard LNG vehicle fuel is stored at -250°F.
- Electric drive vehicles have high-voltage components in the engine compartment.
- Electric drive vehicles running in electric-only mode make no engine noise.
- Many modern-day vehicles have a smart-key system that allows the vehicle to be started without a key in the ignition switch.
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The suite of products includes:
- Traditional instructor-led courses
- Train-the-Trainer courses
- Instructional videos
- Instructor & participant manuals and course booklets
- 8-hour online training (for Electric Drive only)
- Quick reference guide (QRG)
QRGLearn extrication techniques for electric drive and alternative fuel vehicles
Vehicles covered include:
- Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- Battery Electric Vehicles
- Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
- Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles
- Other Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Learn more about the NAFTC First Responder Safety Training >
Courses Available:
Courses are available on the following topics:
- Firefighter Alternative Fuel Vehicle Safety Training (8 hours)
- Emergency Medical Services Alternative Fuel Vehicle Safety Training (4 hours)
- Law Enforcement Alternative Fuel Vehicle Safety Training (4 hours)
“It is important for our firefighters to know how to identify the type of fuel or propulsion system a vehicle may have in order to take the right steps in an emergency situation. We have encountered a situation involving an alternative fuel vehicle where an explosion occurred while crews were on the scene. It was very fortunate …” Read More
“I have been in the fire service for 28 years and involved with the NAFTC for the past five years providing safety training for first responders when dealing with alternative fuel vehicles. The NAFTC continues to provide cutting edge information that makes these incidents not only safer for first responders but also for the citizens of our communities. …” Read More
“It is important for our firefighters to know how to identify the type of fuel or propulsion system a vehicle may have in order to take the right steps in an emergency situation. We have encountered a situation involving an alternative fuel vehicle where an explosion occurred while crews were on the scene. It was very fortunate that no one was seriously hurt as the tanks and debris were found good distances away. This proves that there is much to be learned about types of vehicles. While gathering information on this incident, I stayed in contact with the NAFTC and they were more than willing to share information with me along with giving me advice to what questions needed to be asked. The NAFTC is a great resource for information and a great partner to the fire service.”
“I have been in the fire service for 28 years and involved with the NAFTC for the past five years providing safety training for first responders when dealing with alternative fuel vehicles. The NAFTC continues to provide cutting edge information that makes these incidents not only safer for first responders but also for the citizens of our communities. My mission is to provide the most current information to first responders so when faced with these incidents, first responders can mitigate them safely and effectively.”