Tesla Semi Crashes in CA, Spews Toxic Gases
Toxic fumes wafted from a Tesla commercial semitruck that caught fire on Interstate 80 near Colfax.
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Electric Vehicles: BMW EV
In this Training Minutes video, Dalan Zartman and Jason DeFosse examine the BMW EV and fire and emergency response considerations.
Mercedes-Benz EQS Explosion Sends 23 to Hospital in South Korea
The electric vehicle caught fire while it was parked in an underground garage and released a toxic cloud into the building above.
FSRI Study Focuses on EV Fires
This article explores the concerns and uncertainties surrounding EV fires, looking at firefighting efforts and the potential long-term health effects.
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Roseville (MN) FD Embraces Innovation with Electric Pumper
The RTX features a 1,500-gallon-per-minute pump, a 600-gallon water tank, and a Rosenbauer Variomatic foam system.
Calgary Fire Department First in Canada to Receive Pierce Volterra Electric Pumper
A placement in Calgary will provide broader data on the electric fire truck’s performance in the harsh environment of a cold climate.
DENIOS Introduces Lithium-Ion Fire Blankets
DENIOS -US introduces lithium-ion firefighting blankets specifically designed for the high temperatures generated from EV battery fires.
Beyond Electric! Experience the Rosenbauer RTX at FDIC 2024
The RTX Experience provides an insightful journey not only into the future of firefighting but also into its current reality.
Denton (TX) FD Orders Pierce Volterra Electric Pumper
New Pierce® Volterra™ electric pumper will replace aging fire apparatus and support environmental sustainability initiatives.
Firefighters Respond to EV Fire at IL Mall Parking Garage
Firefighters responded Thursday to an electric vehicle fire at a mall parking garage in Rosemont, Illinois.
EV Charging Stations and the E-Stop Dilemma
Chris G. Greene and Chris Pfaff delve into what firefighters need to know about the emerging technologies involving electric vehicle charging stations.
DFW (TX) Airport Upgrades Fleet with Six Oshkosh Striker Volterra ARFF Hybrid Electric Vehicles
The purchase amplifies the airport’s eco-friendly initiatives currently underway and allows the DFW Airport Fire Department to upgrade its full Oshkosh Airport Products fleet.