BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//naftc - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:naftc X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://naftc.wvu.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for naftc REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T044923 CREATED:20250528T183352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T194301Z UID:7263-1754469000-1754499600@naftc.wvu.edu SUMMARY:EVAAS In-person Experience Workshop - Southeast/Mid-Atlantic DESCRIPTION:In-person Experience Registration: Southeast/Mid-Atlantic Form with email and upload button? \n\n\n\nIn-person Experience Registration Deadline: \n\n  \n\nComplete registration at the link above five (5) business days prior to the In-person Experience training for which you were accepted. Failure to upload the EV Phase I Certificate of Completion by the deadline will lead to forfeiture of the stipend. (ßhyperlink to item 3)   See Dates and Locations below. (ßlink to Dates and Locations below) \n\n  \n\nExtenuating Circumstances: \n\n  \n\nIf you miss the deadline and you feel you have extenuating circumstances that may merit special consideration\, contact the PI at tkwafle@mail.wvu.edu and use the subject heading “EE0010114 EV AAS Extenuating Circumstances-EV Phase I Registration” or call 304 293-6038. \n\n  \n\nIn-person Experience Workshop Content: \n\n  \n\nMorning session \n\n  \n\n\nVehicle component identification\n\n\n\n\n\nCoolant system\n\n\n\n\n\nBrake fluid\n\n\n\n\n\nBattery\n\n\n\n\n\nPower steering\n\n\n\n\n\nA/C refrigerant\n\n\n\n\n\nJump-starting\n\n\n\n\n\nIn-vehicle activity\n\n\n\n\n\nData link connector\n\n\n\n\n\nIgnition/power on\n\n\n\n\n\nStarting the vehicle\n\n\n\n\n\nDashboard and controls\n\n\n\n\n\nEV battery\n\n\n\n\n\nHVAC\n\n\n\n\n\nGlove box\n\n\n\n\n\nVehicle configuration\n\n\n\n\n\nVehicle configuration label\n\n\n\n\n\nOperational tasks\n\n\n\n\n\nGear selection\n\n\n\n\n\nVehicles shutdown\n\n\n  \n\nAfternoon session \n\n  \n\n\nCommon components\n\n\n\n\n\nHigh voltage direct current (D/C) battery\n\n\n\n\n\nD/C-A/C and A/C-D/C inverter\n\n\n\n\n\nDC-DC converter\n\n\n\n\n\nTransmission/traction motor(s)\n\n\n\n\n\nElectrical A/C compressor\n\n\n\n\n\nOn-board charger module\n\n\n\n\n\nJunction box\, distribution center\n\n\n\n\n\nCharge receptacle\n\n\n\n\n\nCabin heater\n\n\n\n\n\nBattery coolant heater\n\n\n\n\n\nCommon component layout(s)\n\n\n  \n\nA working lunch will be provided. \n\n  \n\nDress and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements: \n\n  \n\nYou must wear hard-toed shoes with rubber soles in the vehicle bays. Also\, wear cotton clothing with full-length trousers (no shorts) and long-sleeved shirts. No jewelry. The training center will provide PPE\, but attendees may bring their own insulated rubber gloves (Class 0) and goggles\, glasses\, or face shield (Z87.1 Standard). \n\n  \n\nDates and Locations: \n\n\n\nSoutheast/Mid-Atlantic:  Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025\, 8:30 a.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nEV Phase I Certificate Upload by: Wednesday\, July 30\, 9:00 a.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nWake Technical College\, Charlotte\, NC ßlink to Wake Tech logistics page \n\n\n\nLimited to 18 participants \n\n\n\nContact: questions about logistics\, call GET NAME URL:https://naftc.wvu.edu/event/evaas-southeast_mid-atlantic/ LOCATION:WakeTech\, 6851 Perry Creek Road\, Raleigh\, 27603\, United States CATEGORIES:Electric Drive,in-person,in-Person,in-Person,Training ORGANIZER;CN="Julian O":MAILTO:julian.orrego@mail.wvu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250521 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524 DTSTAMP:20260418T044923 CREATED:20250528T143031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T163314Z UID:7201-1747785600-1748044799@naftc.wvu.edu SUMMARY:EV Fire Safety in Focus - WVU Fire Service Extension Brings Expert Training to Arson Investigators DESCRIPTION:50th International Association of Arson Investigators Event – Pinehurst\, NC\n\n\nThe WVU Fire Service Extension and the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC)\, part of WVU’s Safety and Health Extension\, recently participated in the 50th Annual International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) training event. The event was held at Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst\, North Carolina.\n\n\n \n\n\nOn May 22\, WVU Fire Service Extension instructors Ralph McNemar and Matt Reed delivered the Electric Vehicle First Responder Safety Training – Fundamentals course to over 160 arson investigators from across the Carolinas and the nation. This specialized training emphasized critical safety protocols for first responders working with electric vehicles (EVs)\, highlighting best practices for investigating fires involving alternative fuel technologies.\n\n\n \n\n\nParticipants had the opportunity to examine two alternative fuel vehicles and observe a live demonstration showcasing the risks associated with damaged or compromised lithium-ion batteries. The training included both classroom instruction and hands-on interaction with a cutaway vehicle\, allowing attendees to apply their learning in a practical context.\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNC-IAAI Vice President Patrick Barker praised the session\, stating\, “Instructors from West Virginia University Fire Service Extension brought a wealth of knowledge to our attendees. The combination of classroom presentation and hands-on experience with the EV cutaway vehicle was both educational and invaluable.”\n\n\n \n\n\nThis and other first responder training courses are available to firefighters\, police\, and emergency personnel nationwide. For more information\, contact fireservice@mail.wvu.edu or naftc@mail.wvu.edu\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n Image Slide 2Fire Fighter Inspecting FireImage Slide 1HEVTE Hybrid Training ToolImage Slide 3First responders get hands on training...2025_EV_FRST (7)2025_EV_FRST (2)2025_EV_FRST (6)2025_EV_FRST (3) URL:https://naftc.wvu.edu/event/ev-first-responder-safety-training-pinehurst-nc/ LOCATION:Sandhill\, 3395 Airport Rd\, Pinehurst\, NC\, 28374\, United States CATEGORIES:Electric Drive,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://naftc.wvu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025_EV_FRST-13-scaled-e1748535231441.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250228 DTSTAMP:20260418T044923 CREATED:20250402T181014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T181252Z UID:7138-1740268800-1740700799@naftc.wvu.edu SUMMARY:NAFTC - Professional Development Meeting / Training session DESCRIPTION:On February 25-28\, 18 automotive instructors from 5 educational institutions\, came together at Weber State University in order to  research and develop a pathway for a credentialed EV technical workforce to support the current U.S. goal that by 2030\, 50% of all new vehicle sold will be electric or zero emission vehicles.\n\n\n\nScope: The project team will research\, develop\, and deploy a model framework for a standards-driven Community and Technical College (CTC)-based Associate’s Degree with a specialization in electric drive train repair and maintenance for automotive\, transit\, and class 1-8 electric vehicles. The team will establish recommended general and specialty courses for the degree\, and will establish minimum standard EV coursework. Because automotive programs in some regions may be delivered primarily by Career and Technical Education Institutions of K-12 public education systems\, the model will include a pathway for high school students to convert high school coursework related to automotive programs to college credits toward an Associate’s Degree. Further\, the model will include career exploration/workforce development component targeted to youth\, women\, minorities\, economically disadvantaged\, and other underrepresented populations to address workforce diversity\, especially related to gender equity in the industry.\n\nApproach:  CTCs are highly attuned to employers’ needs. Until recently\, except in regions that have been early EV adopters such as California\, employers typically have not demanded that prospective recruits possess a basic understanding of electric vehicles. Select NAFTC members (CTCs and CTEs) from across the U.S. will review collectively how CTCs and CTEs are approaching EV education\, identify best practices\, review educational materials\, identify gaps\, and will address those gaps to arrive at a two-year degree program to establish a national standard in EV education and training. The team will conduct a train-the-trainer roll out of the model and the materials for up to 30 educational institutions with automotive programs. An Employers Council will be created from the respective project team members’ industry advisory committees to ensure a strong match between job knowledge required\, the associated credentials\, and employers’ needs. A plan will be developed to expand the credentialing effort beyond the funding period.\n\nProject Stage: This is a research and development effort to establish a uniform\, credentialed\, EV education standard to be promulgated nationally. Participants include public and private non-profit institutions of higher education and K-12 public education. The project involves researching whether and how CTCs and CTEs are approaching EV education and developing a model that will lay the foundation for establishing a national standard for High-Voltage EV Technician Education and certification to meet workforce needs.\n\nExpected Outcomes: Outcomes include a model for preparing an  EV technician workforce\, a beta tested train-the-trainer program introducing the model and materials\, and plan to continue the project beyond the funding period. Up to 36 institutions and 72 instructors will be involved in this initial credentialing effort. URL:https://naftc.wvu.edu/event/naftc-professional-development-meeting-training-session/ LOCATION:Weber State\, 2750 University Park Blvd.\, Layton\, UT\, 84041\, United States CATEGORIES:Electric Drive,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://naftc.wvu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/PXL_20250227_224302706.RAW-02.ORIGINAL-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Julian O":MAILTO:julian.orrego@mail.wvu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220811T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T044923 CREATED:20220808T163818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T155215Z UID:5912-1660219200-1660222800@naftc.wvu.edu SUMMARY:LIVE DISCUSSION – ELECTRIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES: SAFETY CONCERNS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS DESCRIPTION:Hybrid vehicles are already commonplace\, while electric vehicles are becoming more and more common. Make sure you and your department members are prepared. Mitch Petterson of General Motors\, NVFC West Virginia director Tom Miller\, and Joseph Tebo of the Federal Highway Administration for a live discussion on electric and hybrid vehicle safety for emergency responders. This discussion will be broadcast on the NVFC’s Facebook page and on Zoom. URL:https://naftc.wvu.edu/event/live-discussion-electric-and-hybrid-vehicles-safety-concerns-and-implications-for-emergency-responders/ LOCATION:Online Discussion CATEGORIES:Electric Drive,Live Online Discussion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://naftc.wvu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NVFC_OnlineDiscussion.png ORGANIZER;CN="NVFC":MAILTO:membership@nvfc.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR