Alternative Fuelled Vehicle(AFV)
& Electric Vehicle(EV) Response

Click here to complete our online Electric Vehicle (EV) Responder Safety short course (40 mins)

Responders, Recovery operatives and Investigators faced with

a damaged Electric Vehicle(EV) involved in RTC and/or fire NEED training

to ensure their own safety, public safety and

safe & effective resolution of the incident in a dynamic and complex environment.

Our courses are designed by Responder SMEs to meet the Responders training needs!

Most EV training offerings are from Motor Industry training providers, designed for Mechanics & Technicians working on EVs

in workshops environments - not the complex and dynamic scenarios faced by Responders!

Our Electric Vehicles(EV) Responder courses cover:

awareness of the increasing variety of Electric Vehicles
the hazards associated with Electric Vehicles when involved

in RTC and/or fire

safe approach and 'making safer' using our IAIIM protocol,
information gathering and ERGs (Emergency Response Guides)
thermal events and containment/suppression tactics
extrication & trauma care considerations and options
handing over risk information, and
Recovery, transport & storage and Investigation

Courses can be tailored to suit Emergency Responders (Local Authority/Airport FRS, Police & Ambulance,

Highways, Recovery, Ferry operators, Industrial site response teams), Salvage site staff, Investigators and Insurance Assessors/agents.

New IMI Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management

for Emergency and Recovery Personnel.

Responders, Recovery Agents and Investigators faced with a damaged Electric/Hybrid Vehicle

following collision and/or fire NEED specialised training

to ensure their safety and public safety,

while effectively managing the incident in a dynamic and complex environment.

Through this unique collaboration, leading training providers

Pro-Tech MOT & Automotive Academy and FireWiseUK Learning Academy

have developed the first and only EV Responder course that covers

both the critical “why” and the practical “how”.

By combining Pro-Tech’s expertise in automotive education with

FireWiseUK Learning Academy’s reputation for top-tier Responder training,

candidates will be well-equipped

to ensure their safety when responding to & managing

emergency incidents involving damaged Electric vehicles.

Having been consulted on the creation of the

new National Occupational Standards for EV Responders

our courses are mapped against:

EV02a working safely around EVs (all Responders)

EV02b dealing with damaged EVs (FRS, Investigators, Recovery)

This new and unique version of the IMI Level 2 Award

in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management for Emergency and Recovery Personnel

will address the critical need for safety measures when responding to incidents involving an Electric/Hybrid Vehicle.

Candidates will receive comprehensive instruction in

how to identify different types of Electric/Hybrid Vehicles,

different types of high-voltage components,

how to work safely with live components,

and specialised Responder safety awareness,

including how to safely respond to and manage

EV/Hybrid fire-related incidents in emergency situations.

Key Features of the Course:
• Learn how to identify different types of EV/Hybrid Vehicles, the high voltage technologies and components, and the significant potential hazards associated with EV/Hybrid Vehicles when involved in a collision and/or fire
• Safety and risk mitigation protocols explicitly tailored for emergency responders, investigators, and recovery operators using the IAIIM protocol.
• Extensive hands-on practical training in identifying potential fire hazards such as live high voltage components with Electric/Hybrid Vehicles and preventing fire risks.
• Real-life simulations and exercises to prepare candidates for actual fire-related/accident-damaged vehicle incidents they may face on the job.
• PPE, RPE and response equipment
• Extrication & trauma care considerations and options
• Thermal events, and containment/suppression tactics
• Handing over risk information, the recovery, transport and storage of damaged EV/Hybrid Vehicles and/or components
• IMI Certification upon completion. For Fire and Rescue personnel, the course is also mapped against the NFCC and UKRO Extrication Competency Framework.

Practical sessions will be undertaken on a variety of stripped-down Electric and hybrid vehicles,

roadworthy EVs, and accident-damaged EVs/hybrids,

using a wide range of EV-related response equipment.

This three-day knowledge and practical-based course is specifically designed for:
• Blue Light Emergency Responders
• Highways Officers
• Collision Investigators
• Vehicle Examiners
• Vehicle Fire Investigators
• Accident Investigators
• Recovery Agents
• Salvage Site Staff
• Insurance Loss Assessors/Agents

The location for this course:

Pro-Tech MOT & Automotive Academy

Units 1 & 2 Bamburgh Court

Castle Point Business Park

Fauld

Staffordshire

DE13 9BA

Course dates for 2025 are:

3rd - 4th April

18th – 20th June
14th – 16th July
23rd – 25th September
15th – 17th October
12th – 14th November
3rd – 5th December

Courses are priced at £695 (+VAT) for the three days, which includes the IMI fees for the qualification.

The online booking form can be found here:

https://www.cognitoforms.com/ProTechMOTAutomotiveAcademy/CourseBookingFormL2AwardEVHybridHazardManagementForEmergencyAndRecoveryPersonnel

We can also advise of local quality accommodation, with agreed corporate rates for delegates.

Contact info@firewiseacademy.co.uk

Testimonial:

"Myself and 3 team members from Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service attended the IMI Level 2 Award in EV/Hybrid Vehicle Hazard Management for Emergency & Recovery Personnel. As an organisation which is already undertaking sufficient research & development in Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Vehicle risks and tactics, I wasn’t too sure how relevant this course would be to us. Having now completed the course, I would encourage all FRS and relevant agencies such as Police, Ambulance, Highways to attend in some capacity if possible.

The course was very informative, and Martin, Matt and the team were extremely knowledgeable on the subject and supported some fantastic interactive discussions exploring details and thoughts throughout the course. Not only did it cover all the knowledge to meet the formal qualification, but the course was a very good balance of theory and practical. The facilities included a full workshop where you can explore EV batteries in depth, full EV/Hybrid vehicles that showed the various HV systems, and also how to manage the risks for emergency responders.

There were some good additions in terms of exploring other tactical options, and a demonstration of the latest equipment on the market. All of this was pulled together through scenarios, theory and practical assessment. It was a packed 3-day course, and well worth the cost, and has now helped reconfirm, but also enhance our knowledge on these risks. Thank you". Jason Lister, SC Training Delivery, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Electric Vehicle(EV) Fire Simulator

FireWiseUK also deliver a two day EV Responder course in partnership with

the International Fire Training College (IFTC)

These courses include PRACTICAL TRAINING using our 'EV Fire Simulator'

providing realistic, repeatable training in:

'making safer' an EV using our 'IAIIM' protocol
fire suppression (IC, Hybrid & EV fires can be simulated)
containment and vehicle blanket application
under chassis & Traction Battery cooling
alternative extrication considerations
patient care, 'reducing time trapped' in an EV

For enquiries regarding purchase or hire of an EV Fire Simulator contact info@firewiseacademy.co.uk

Testimonials:

"Very informative course"

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service

"Fantastic day, will be seeking further courses"

Wrights Quality & Safety Solutions

"Was not expecting too much to be applicable to my role, but it was!!"

Independent body shop consultant

"Thanks for the course, it was very useful. I have attended a lot of seminars explaining the dangers but, until yours, none that have a plan for dealing with them. We are integrating your SOP into our own policy".

John Costello, Station Manager, Response & Emergency Planning, Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service