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In recent years, the number of electric, hybrid and plug-in electric vehicles sold in the United States has been on the rise. The structural and mechanical changes with such vehicles prompted local firefighters and emergency responders to gather and talk about how to better understand and react to any potential emergencies with the unique vehicles.
Paul Shoemaker, a researcher for the National Fire Protection Association, gave a class and guided practical application at Cherry Point Fire and Emergency Services (CPF&ES), June 7, 2023. Shoemaker, having years of experience as a firefighter, has spent countless hours researching electric and hybrid cars to better understand and instruct firefighters on how to respond to fires with the special vehicles. Accredited nationally and internationally, Shoemaker has helped create guidelines and standard operating procedures for such events.
After classroom instructions, Shoemaker and the participating firefighters conducted simulated exercises with various pieces of equipment. During the practical application events, members of the CPF&ES donned full turnout gear and respiratory systems in order to mimic the conditions they will face during a real emergency.
The electrical vehicle training session was the first time such training had been conducted among the MCAS Cherry Point emergency responders.
| Date Taken: | 06.14.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 06.14.2023 17:38 |
| Story ID: | 447187 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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