By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• Maryland firefighters trained on using cranes and specialized tools for electric vehicle fire response and removal from parking garages, officials said.
• The training focused on challenges posed by lithium-ion battery fires and complex rescues in confined parking structures.
• Participants practiced crane placement, vehicle stabilization and safe removal techniques to enhance response capabilities.
• Officials said the exercises aim to improve safety and operational efficiency when handling EV fire incidents in urban environments.
MARYLAND — Firefighters in Maryland conducted training focused on electric vehicle fire response and the use of cranes for removal operations in parking garages, fire officials said.
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The exercises addressed hazards associated with lithium-ion battery fires and response tactics in confined parking structures, where access and vehicle extraction can be complex, according to organizers.
Participants practiced deploying and positioning cranes, stabilizing electric vehicles and safely removing them from simulated garage environments during the multi-day drills.
Fire officials said the training is intended to enhance departmental preparedness for responding to EV fires and improve safety and operational efficiency when addressing such incidents in urban settings.