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NJ A4476
Requires emergency medical technicians and firefighters to receive training concerning electric vehicle fires.
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Introduced
09/15/2022
09/15/2022
In Committee
09/15/2022
09/15/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
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 (EMTs) and firefighters in New Jersey to receive specialized training on the risks associated with electric vehicles and the safe and effective management of electric vehicle fires. The Division of Fire Safety and the Commissioner of Health, in consultation with various stakeholders, will develop the training courses. All firefighters and EMTs must complete the respective training courses within 36 months of the bill's effective date. The bill aims to address the increased interest and use of electric vehicles, as a lithium-ion battery fire can burn hotter and longer than a gasoline engine fire, requiring specialized training for first responders.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (24)
Herbert Conaway (D)*,
Bethanne Patrick (R)*,
Brandon Umba (R)*,
Bob Auth (R),
Linda Carter (D),
DeAnne DeFuccio (R),
Vicky Flynn (R),
DiAnne Gove (R),
Don Guardian (R),
Michele Matsikoudis (R),
Antwan McClellan (R),
Angela Mcknight (D),
Paul Moriarty (D),
Nancy Muñoz (R),
Erik Peterson (R),
Marilyn Piperno (R),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Kevin Rooney (R),
Brian Rumpf (R),
Alex Sauickie (R),
Erik Simonsen (R),
Sterley Stanley (D),
Claire Swift (R),
Harold Wirths (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 09/15/2022)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A4476 |
BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A4500/4476_I1.HTM |
Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A4500/4476_I1.PDF |
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