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NJ S2881

Requires emergency medical technicians and firefighters to receive training concerning electric vehicle fires.


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Introduced
06/20/2022
In Committee
06/20/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires emergency medical technicians and firefighters within the State to be trained on the risks associated with electric vehicles and in the safe and effective management of electric vehicle fires. Under this bill, the Division of Fire Safety, in consultation with the New Jersey Fire and Emergency Medical Services Institute, will adopt a training course for firefighters. The Commissioner of Health, in consultation with the Commissioner of Human Services, the New Jersey Fire and Emergency Medical Services Institute, and the New Jersey State First Aid Council, will adopt a training course for emergency medical technicians. For the last 20 years, there has been increased interest in and use of electric vehicles. While the risk of an electric vehicle fire is low, managing an electric vehicle fire requires specialized training since a lithium-ion battery can burn hotter and for a longer period of time than a gasoline engine.

AI Summary

This bill requires emergency medical technicians and firefighters within the State to be trained on the risks associated with electric vehicles and in the safe and effective management of electric vehicle fires. The Division of Fire Safety and the Commissioner of Health, in consultation with relevant agencies and institutes, will develop and implement the required training courses. The bill aims to address the increased use of electric vehicles and the specialized training needed to manage electric vehicle fires, as lithium-ion batteries can burn hotter and for a longer period than gasoline engines.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 06/20/2022)

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