Jun 03
Chevrolet and OnStar, along with the International Association of Fire Fighters and several related emergency organizations, have announced a new training program designed to educate first responders on how to deal with electric vehicles.
Training sessions will feature the upcoming Chevy Volt, and will begin in Chicago in late August, with first-responder sessions in other major cities to follow immediately thereafter. Volt displays will also appear at various emergency industry conferences beginning in June.
The training will include animations and illustrations of the Volt, showing cut points for extrication, first-responder labeling, automatic and manual electric shut-offs, and other features crucial to a proper emergency response.
“Technological changes in the automotive industry require changes in fire and emergency service operations as well,” said Chief Jack Parow, first vice president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, in a statement. “The IAFC is proud to work with Chevrolet and OnStar to ensure that fire responders are adequately trained in how to work with the new technology, both for their own safety and the safety of those they serve.”
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