Course Description
This course provides participants with essential knowledge to safely recognize, assess, and respond to fire and emergency incidents involving electric and hybrid vehicles. It focuses on the unique hazards associated with high-voltage systems, lithium-ion batteries, thermal runaway, and post-fire risks. The training emphasizes responder safety, scene management, and appropriate emergency actions aligned with modern vehicle technologies.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Identify electric and hybrid vehicle types and their key components.
- Understand the hazards associated with high-voltage systems and lithium-ion batteries.
- Recognize signs of battery failure, thermal runaway, and re-ignition risks.
- Apply safe scene size-up and isolation procedures for EV and hybrid incidents.
- Understand appropriate firefighting, cooling, and monitoring strategies.
- Implement post-incident safety and recovery considerations.
Prerequisite
- None required.
- Recommended: basic fire safety or emergency response knowledge.
Course Attire
- Classroom attire for theory-based sessions.
- Appropriate PPE if practical demonstrations or scenario-based exercises are included.
Suggested Audience
- Firefighters and emergency responders.
- Fire wardens and emergency response team members.
- Safety officers and HSE personnel.
- Fleet managers, workshop staff, and towing/recovery personnel.
Duration and Delivery Mode
- Duration: 4–8 hours (depending on depth and scenario inclusion).
- Delivery Mode:
- Instructor-led classroom or virtual training
- Case studies, videos, and scenario-based discussions
Certification
Participants who complete the course and assessment receive an Apexis Certificate in Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Fire Safety and Emergency Response.
Recommended Recertification: Every 2–3 years or when vehicle technologies or response guidelines are updated.
