Vapour cloud explosion involving a plug-in hybrid EV EV FireSafe 2023-07-01 | The Mountain View Fire & Rescue Department were called to smoke alarms in a private home on 11th April 2023.Upon making entry, they found a plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler 4XE electric vehicle smoking in the closed garage, & started applying water. At this point a vapour cloud explosion occurred, with three firefighters inside the garage & one externally near the door. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries.In this EV FireSafe Deep Dive video, we look this vapour cloud explosion, plus a second incident involving the same make & model EV that occurred a month later, also in the USA.Thanks for watching & please subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learnings.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
International Dogs Day EV FireSafe 2026-08-26 | ©2026 EV FireSafe - All rights reserved, not to be reproduced without permission. The celebrate International Dog's Day, we thought we would take a moment to do what we do, looking at lithium-ion battery incidents that have unfortunately involved some unlucky dogs.Please, we ask you to ensure that if you are lucky enough to have a dog share your house, that you take suitable steps to protect the dog from possibly finding any lithium-ion battery products. These could be anything from a mobile phone, a powerbank, a cordless toothbrush, anything that is powered by a lithium-ion battery. If your dog is to innocently chew on these, these videos show just how easy and just how fast, and just how dangerous the incident can be.Always store your lithium-ion battery products in a safe and secure location where your dog is not able to access them.These incidents are accidents, but these accidents are preventable and avoidable.Thanks for watching & please subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learnings.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: / ev-firesafe.com .IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.comMusic
Bus fire review...Is it an EV? Is it thermal runaway? Or maybe something else EV FireSafe 2026-08-21 | ©2026 EV FireSafe - All rights reserved, not to be reproduced without permission. We see some huge bus fires with massive jets of flames all the time in the media, but lets have a quick look at some. In this video we look at some compressed natural gas (CNG) bus fires that had been claimed to be electric buses and these have unfortunately been misrepresented as examples of thermal runaway.Emergency responders face numerous challenges, hazards and risks daily. When it comes to CNG, cylinders are designed with pressure relief valves that are temperature activated. If there is a fire or excessive heat impacting a cylinder, rather than having the cylinder fail dangerously and explode, the pressure relief valve is designed to fail at around 104c/219f. This can produce a sustained jet flame until the gas is burnt off and the pressure is relieved.If you would like to compare these CNG incidents to an actual electric bus fire that involved a large scale thermal runaway event, check out our Potters Bar video here - youtube.com/watch?v=tnNqBgOeCUQThanks for watching & please subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learnings.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: / ev-firesafe.com .IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
West Ealing Battery Electric Train...All Aboard! EV FireSafe 2026-05-13 | ©2026 EV FireSafe - All rights reserved, not to be reproduced without permission. It isnt just cars, trucks and buses being electrified and fitted with lithium-ion batteries. Here is a London example, and one for @francis.bourgeoisEV FireSafe are grateful to be hosted by Julian and the Great Western Railway team at West Earling in Feb 2026 to travel on their awesome battery electric train.All aboard!Thanks for watching & please subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learnings.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: / ev-f. .IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fires are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
Allianz donating wrecked EVs for road rescue training! EV FireSafe 2025-03-27 | Allianz Insurance and EV FireSafe have partnered to donate eight electric vehicles (EVs) to fire and emergency agencies across Australia. This initiative marks a significant step forward in ensuring that first responders have access to real EVs for critical road rescue training. These donations highlight the power of strong relationships between EV FireSafe as a global leader in the EV fire and safety sector, Allianz, and emergency services in enhancing public safety. By working together, Allianz Insurance and EV FireSafe are ensuring that fire and rescue teams are better prepared for the rapidly evolving landscape of electric vehicle incidentsRead more here - evfiresafe.com/post/ev-road-rescueContact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: / ev-f. .IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence. Our research is at evfiresafe.com and train with us at evfiresafe.training
UPDATED EV SAFETY FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS! How to ISOLATE EV HV systems EV FireSafe 2024-08-24 | A little while ago we made a video for emergency responders about how to isolate electric vehicle high voltage systems...and now, two years later, here's the update!There are a range of low voltage methods for emergency responders to shut down the high voltage battery on an EV, but unless you know what you're looking for, it can be hard to find them.So, we've stepped through them all for you at the Melbourne Electric SUV Expo by Future Drive, who very kindly gave us a heap of free tickets to take a group of firefighters, road rescuers, police and ambulance personnel to the show to look at all the latest EV tech.
Fire Safe Electric Truck Charging Depot with Team Global Express EV FireSafe 2024-06-06 | FIRE SAFE ELECTRIC TRUCK CHARGING!We’re so excited to bring you this video from Team Global Express who’ve electrified their fleet and built an awesome charging depot! Thanks for watching & please subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learnings.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: / ev-f. .IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research project:EV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
What do emergency responders do when an electric truck catches fire? EV FireSafe 2024-05-16 | It's not just cars that are electrifying!We were invited to speak at the Heavy Vehicle Industry Association's conference this week, and of course went to have a look at all the electric and hydrogen trucks on display.Check out what's coming to market and how to manage an incident involving one of these HVEVs.Thanks for watching & please subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learnings.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: / ev-f. .IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research project:EV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
Tesla Rear Door Manual Release EV FireSafe 2024-04-25 | We often hear of people getting 'trapped' in their Tesla...but, is that true or did they just NOT read the owners manual?If you're an emergency responder, knowing how to open the front and rear doors in a Tesla during an incident will make you and occupants safer!Thanks for watching & please subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learnings.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: / ev-f. .IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
Whats a Tesla Model Y battery pack Penthouse? EV FireSafe 2024-04-25 | All Tesla #electricvehicles have a 'penthouse' on top of the battery pack...what is it and how does it help keep these #evs safer? Let's find out!Thanks for watching & please subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learnings.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: / ev-f. .IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research project:EV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
Isolate Electric Vehicle HV Systems - Green Pull Plug EV FireSafe 2024-02-24 | Many electric vehicle manufacturers are using a green 'pull plug' as a safe way for emergency responders to isolate high voltage systems.If an EV has been involved in a collision, this low voltage method will open contractors to the lithium-ion battery pack & drain all power down to the battery, making it safer for responders to work around the vehicle.In this video our friends at Peugeot Australia show how to use the GREEN PULL PLUG LOW VOLTAGE ISOLATION METHOD to make EVs safer.Train with us! We run regular Live Online Training sessions for emergency responders that you can join from anywhere in the world, on any device! Go to https://www.evfiresafe.business/train... to register for the next session.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Research: evfiresafe.comTraining: https://www.evfiresafe.business/Facebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ev-firesafe/?viewAsMember=trueIMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & EV battery fires are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
How to pop a Tesla frunk EV FireSafe 2024-02-11 | How do you pop a Tesla frunk to reach the firefighter cut loop after a collision?
Emergency Response to VW ID4 Electric Vehicle Collision or Fire EV FireSafe 2023-10-15 | How do emergency responders manage a fully electric VW ID4 that's been involved in an incident or is on fire?In this short EV FireSafe video, Emma looks at how to Identify, Immobilise & Isolate this passenger EV & make everyone on scene safer.Thanks for watching & don't forget to subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learning!Train with us! We run regular Live Online Training sessions for emergency responders that you can join from anywhere in the world, on any device! Go to https://www.evfiresafe.business/train... to register for the next session.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Research: evfiresafe.comTraining: https://www.evfiresafe.business/Facebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & EV battery fires are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
How many EVs have caught fire in Australia? EV FireSafe 2023-09-17 | How many EVs have ACTUALLY caught fire in Australia?This week there were two electric vehicle battery fires in Australia within a 24 hour period, causing a lot of speculation on social media about the number of plug-in EVs that have had a battery fire while driving or parked.This short video answers that question & we think you'll be surprised!Thanks for watching & don't forget to subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learning.Want to know more? Train with us at evfiresafe.business! We run monthly Live Online Training sessions for emergency responders & private businesses that you can join from anywhere in the world, on any device! Go to https://www.evfiresafe.business/train... to register for the next session.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
Emergency response to the XC968-EV electric mining vehicle EV FireSafe 2023-09-09 | How do emergency responders manage a fully electric XC968 electric mining vehicle that's been involved in an incident?In this short EV FireSafe video, Dan looks at how to Identify, Immobilise & Isolate this heavy EV & make everyone on scene safer.Thanks for watching & don't forget to subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learning!Train with us! We run monthly Live Online Training sessions for emergency responders that you can join from anywhere in the world, on any device! Go to https://www.evfiresafe.business/train... to register for the next session.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
Emergency response to BIT12F electric mining support vehicle EV FireSafe 2023-09-09 | How do emergency responders manage a fully electric & converted BiT12F electric mining vehicle that's been involved in an incident?In this short EV FireSafe video, Emma looks at how to Identify, Immobilise & Isolate this heavy EV & make everyone on scene safer.Thanks for watching & don't forget to subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learning!Train with us! We run monthly Live Online Training sessions for emergency responders that you can join from anywhere in the world, on any device! Go to https://www.evfiresafe.business/train... to register for the next session.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
Emergency response to CUPRA BORN electric vehicle EV FireSafe 2023-09-04 | How do emergency responders manage a fully electric Cupra Born electric vehicle that's been involved in an incident or fire?In this short EV FireSafe video, Emma looks at how to Identify, Immobilise & Isolate this awesome little EV & make everyone on scene safer.Thanks for watching & don't forget to subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learning!Train with us! We run monthly Live Online Training sessions for emergency responders that you can join from anywhere in the world, on any device! Go to https://www.evfiresafe.business/train... to register for the next session.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
Emergency response to VOLVO ELECTRIC TRUCKS EV FireSafe 2023-09-04 | How do emergency responders manage a fully electric Volvo electric truck that's been involved in an incident?In this short EV FireSafe video, Dan looks at how to Identify, Immobilise & Isolate this heavy EV & make everyone on scene safer.Thanks for watching & don't forget to subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learning!Train with us! We run monthly Live Online Training sessions for emergency responders that you can join from anywhere in the world, on any device! Go to https://www.evfiresafe.business/train... to register for the next session.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
Emergency response to SCANIA 25P e-truck EV FireSafe 2023-09-04 | How do emergency responders manage a fully electric Scania electric truck that's been involved in an incident?In this short EV FireSafe video, Dan looks at how to Identify, Immobilise & Isolate this heavy EV & make everyone on scene safer.Thanks for watching & don't forget to subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learning!Train with us! We run monthly Live Online Training sessions for emergency responders that you can join from anywhere in the world, on any device! Go to https://www.evfiresafe.business/training-emergency to register for the next session.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
Emergency response for the PORSCHE TAYCAN electric vehicle EV FireSafe 2023-07-09 | How do emergency responders manage a fully electric Porsche Taycan that's been involved in an incident?In this short EV FireSafe video, we look at how to Identify, Immobilise & Isolate this electric vehicle & make everyone on scene safer.Thanks for watching & please subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learnings.Concerned about lithium-ion battery fire risks in your workplace? Our short, fully online EV & LiB Fire Safety Awareness course can help! Use coupon code 'EVFSYT' to get $10 off! Click here - https://www.evfiresafe.business/course/evfsb-liteContact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
EV & Charging Safety for Emergency Response for Buildings ABCB Advisory Notice EV FireSafe 2023-07-06 | Webinar recording - EV Charging Safety for Emergency Response, 6th July 2023 at 11:00 AESTOur video volume didn't work (argh!) so here are the videos played in this presentation:Thermal imaging lithium-ion battery thermal runaway: evfiresafe.com/ev-fire-what-is-thermal-runawayElectric van thermal runaway: evfiresafe.com/ev-fire-behaviourVapour cloud explosion in home garage: youtube.com/watch?v=PNuSUsvnxEA&t=42sThanks to everyone who joined us for this webinar, we appreciate your time & contribution. Huge thanks to the EV FireSafe team, including Ciara Kruger & Dan Fish, Bailey Sievewright form the Electric Vehicle Council & Gary Rake & his team at the Australian Building Code Board.The ABCB Advisory Notice that supports safety EV charging sites for emergency responders, & the supporting report can be found here - evfiresafe.com/ev-fires-buildingsWe're delighted this guidance has been published as low cost, low impact, sensible considerations that aim to keep everyone safer while EV battery fire research, testing & knowledge matures.This is the first guidance published globally for EV charging site safety, that has an emergency response focus. Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: Road registered EVs are inherently safe & battery fires are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
Emergency response for VOLVO XC40 RECHARGE electric vehicle EV FireSafe 2023-06-29 | How do emergency responders manage a fully electric Volvo XC40 Recharge that's been involved in a collision?In this short EV FireSafe video, we look at how to Identify, Immobilise & Isolate this electric vehicle & make everyone on scene safer.Thanks for watching & please subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learnings.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
Emergency response to the KIA eNIRO electric vehicle EV FireSafe 2023-06-29 | How do emergency responders manage a fully electric Kia eNiro that's been involved in a collision?In this short EV FireSafe video, we look at how to Identify, Immobilise & Isolate this electric vehicle & make everyone on scene safer.Thanks for watching & please subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learnings.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
Mercedes Vito electric van in thermal runaway near Heathrow Airport EV FireSafe 2023-06-29 | The London Fire Brigade were called to an electric van fire involving the high voltage battery in thermal runaway on 25th June 2023.The Mercedes Vito EV was not on charge at the time & was parked & switched off at the time of the incident. The LFB used 'copious amounts of water' over a 4 hour period to bring the incident under control.In this EV FireSafe Deep Dive video, we look the signs of thermal runaway & how emergency responders can identify a battery fire vs a 'normal' combustibles fire. It's worth noting that less than 50% of electric vehicle fires actually involve the high voltage lithium-ion battery pack.Thanks for watching & please subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learnings.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
Can EVs catch fire twice? EV FireSafe 2023-05-19 | What is stranded energy & why can it lead to secondary ignition?Have you heard of an electric vehicle catching fire twice? Or maybe multiple times? Often when a lithium-ion battery pack goes into thermal runaway & ignites, not all the individual cells are completely destroyed. This means they are still live & may hold voltage weeks or months after the pack was burnt.This is called stranded energy & it's why we sometimes see a secondary, or multiple ignition in LiB packs.In this EV FireSafe Deep Dive video, we look at how stranded works & why it's dangerous for first responders, fire investigators & all secondary response businesses.Thanks for watching & please subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learnings.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
Tesla Smoke While Supercharging Explainer for Emergency Responders EV FireSafe 2023-01-25 | In early 2023, firefighters were called to a 'Tesla on fire while charging' & arrived to find 'smoke' coming from the EV, leading them to think they were dealing with a lithium-ion battery fire.The explanation of WHY 'smoke' was showing is actually a lot simpler & happens quite a lot.So, what's happening here & what do emergency responders need to know to determine what they're dealing with?Please share this video with the emergency responders in your life!Thanks for watching, please subscribe for more EV & emergency responder focused content.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is an Australian company funded by the Department of Defence to research EV battery fires & emergency response. We're global thought leaders in the lithium-ion battery fire space & proud to be collaborating with fire agencies, battery experts & leading EV brands to enhance emergency responder safety around electric vehicles.
2022 Year in Review Video EV FireSafe 2023-01-18 | It's been a massive year for EV FireSafe & we wanted to update all our friends & supporters with the exciting news that we've just been awarded a second round of funding from the Department of Defence!A massive thank you to everyone we've worked with this year, especially the Defence Science & Technology Group & Professor Paul Christensen. We hope everyone has a relaxing holiday season & we look forward to working with you all in 2023.
How many EVs have caught fire after Hurricane Ian? EV FireSafe 2022-11-21 | Electric vehicles fires are very rare, but new risks & challenges for emergency responders are emerging following Hurricane Ian, which made landfall in Florida on 28th September 2022.In this EV FireSafe EV Battery Fire Deep Dive video, we look at how many EVs have gone into thermal runaway leading to fire & break down what we know so far.Thanks for watching & please subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learnings.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
EV Battery Fire Deep Dive - Electric Bus at Potters Bar, London, UK, May 2022 EV FireSafe 2022-11-09 | Electric bus fires are very rare, but present new risks & challenges for emergency responders.In this EV FireSafe EV Battery Fire Deep Dive video, we look at the Potters Bar (London, UK) electric bus fire that occurred in May 2022 & break down what's happening with the incident, the emergency response & the findings of the initial investigation.Thanks for watching & please subscribe for more EV battery fire incident analysis & data-driven learnings.Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: EVs are inherently safe & fire are very rare. This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. We are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University. See more or get in touch at evfiresafe.com
How to isolate an EV battery for emergency responders EV FireSafe 2022-08-18 | Road rescuers globally are encountering more electric vehicles involved in collisions where the driver or passengers need extrication.While very low, the risk of electrocution from cutting into an EV is real. Isolating the high voltage traction battery in an EV de-energises the high voltage cables & components located around the vehicle, making it safer to work around. Unfortunately, there's no standardisation across EV manufacturers on HOW to isolate the HV battery. So we took the opportunity at the recent EV Expo run by the @AEVANational in Canberra, to look at two ways.Two responder tools, the CUT LOOP & PULL FUSE are low voltage connections that isolate high voltage systems. We also talk about the MANUAL SERVICE DISCONNECT PLUG, but this should only be used by trained mechanics as it's a direct connection to high voltage (in EVs, high voltage is over 60V & marked with orange conduit or stickers.We've been working with the Victorian State Emergency Service & other Australian rescue agencies to start building a set of draft considerations for rescue responders when dealing with an EV, which can be downloaded here: evfiresafe.com/ev-extricationThanks for watching!Contact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comOnline training: https://evfiresafe-training.thinkific...Facebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. Our all-female team are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University.Online training with EV FireSafe:Installing EV charging at a commercial or government site? Complete our fast, video-based online training course for a breakdown of the risks & simple steps you can take to make your site as safe as possible for your staff, visitors, drivers & emergency responders! Go to - https://evfiresafe-training.thinkific...
Electric vehicle high voltage battery pack fire basics for emergency responders EV FireSafe 2022-04-05 | What's inside an EV battery pack & why do they catch fire? An EV is powered by lithium ion battery cells; multiple cells make a battery module, & multiple modules make a battery pack. The pack sits underneath the vehicle, between the wheels.If a battery cell is abused, it can short circuit & heat up, going into what's known as thermal runaway. Heat is dissipated into surrounding cells & eventually the pressure becomes too much & those cells burst, venting large clouds of toxic & flammable gases which may then ignite or, in a small number of incidents we researched, explode.If you're an emergency responder, get ahead of electric vehicle technology by familiarising yourself with how battery packs are constructed, why they catch fire & what the signs of thermal runaway are with this short video. Then check out a heap of free information at evfiresafe.com & don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel as we bring you more important data-driven knowledge about EV battery fires!Massive thanks to Jaunt Motors who let us take over their workshop to film this video! Please visit them at youtube.com/c/JauntmotorsContact or follow EV FireSafe:Website: evfiresafe.comOnline training: evfiresafe-training.thinkific.comInstagram: @evfiresafeFacebook: @evfiresafeprojectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ev-f...IMPORTANT: This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. Our all-female team are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University.Online training with EV FireSafe:Installing EV charging at a commercial or government site? Complete our fast, video-based online training course for a breakdown of the risks & simple steps you can take to make your site as safe as possible for your staff, visitors, drivers & emergency responders! Go to - evfiresafe-training.thinkific.com
EV fires at charging units...what happens? EV FireSafe 2022-03-18 | A third of all the EV battery fires we researched occured while the EV was connected to energised charging. But what happens to the AC or DC charging unit if an EV catches fire?We wanted to help emergency responders better understand electric vehicle charging technology & how charging units will behave when they detect a fault as a vehicle goes into thermal runaway.In this very short animation, we look at where an electrically compliant (RCM Tick in Australia) charging unit that is installed to standard (AS/NZ 3000) will cut power supply in that situation. Please bear in mind that this is what we THINK will happen, but we're testing these theories later this year & will get back to you with the confirmed results!IMPORTANT: This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.There's heap of information at our website evfiresafe.com, where you can also join the mailing list to keep up to date with the latest fire safety testing information as it's available.Thanks for your support of our project & safe driving!About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. Our all-female team are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University.Online training with EV FireSafe:Installing EV charging at a commercial or government site? Complete our fast, video-based online training course for a breakdown of the risks & simple steps you can take to make your site as safe as possible for your staff, visitors, drivers & emergency responders! Go to evfiresafetraining.comContact or follow EV FireSafeWebsite: evfiresafe.comInstagram: @evfiresafeFacebook: @evfiresafeproject
What is thermal runaway? Electric vehicle fires explained! EV FireSafe 2022-03-18 | Are you an emergency responder? This is the MOST important video you can watch about electric vehicle battery fires!Thermal runaway is how all electric vehicle battery fires start. We want to help emergency responders better understand what's happening inside an EV battery pack before a fire starts...but that can be tricky to explain!In this very short animation, we look at how an electric vehicle battery pack is constructed, what happens when one of the lithium ion battery cells is abused & what you'll SEE & HEAR if a battery is in thermal runaway.IMPORTANT: This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.There's heap of information at our website evfiresafe.com, where you can also join the mailing list to keep up to date with the latest fire safety testing information as it's available.Thanks for your support of our project & safe driving!About the EV FireSafe research projectEV FireSafe is a research project aiming to identify the risks to emergency responders when attending an electric vehicle (EV) lithium traction battery fire, particularly where that vehicle is connected to energised charging. Our all-female team are proudly funded by the Australian Department of Defence, with assistance from Deakin University.Online training with EV FireSafe:Installing EV charging at a commercial or government site? Complete our fast, video-based online training course for a breakdown of the risks & simple steps you can take to make your site as safe as possible for your staff, visitors, drivers & emergency responders! Go to evfiresafetraining.comContact or follow EV FireSafeWebsite: evfiresafe.comInstagram: @evfiresafeFacebook: @evfiresafeproject
Electric vehicle fire research - EV FireSafe EV FireSafe 2022-02-28 | If you're an emergency responder, it makes sense to assume you could be dealing with an electric vehicle every time you turn out.If you have EV charging at your commercial sites, work as a tow truck driver, in roadside assist, as a mechanic, car dealer, or vehicle transport, storage & wrecking, knowing the signs that an electric vehicle is about to catch fire is vital to your safety.EV FireSafe has been researching electric vehicle battery fires & what they mean for emergency responders, both here in Australia & internationally. This work has been funded by the Department of Defence with assistance from Deakin University.EV battery fires are very rare, but they pose new & challenging risks to emergency responders. We aim to provide data-driven learnings from past incidents from around the world, especially EV fires where the vehicle was connected to energised charging, to provide focus for future training.This video is an introduction to our work & a high level look at what we've found.IMPORTANT: This video is provided for informational purposes only. Always follow your emergency agency SOPs when attending EV fires &/or incidents.Massive thanks to the EV FireSafe team (who were all very nervous!). All research findings, free resources & information at evfiresafe.comArcher Films for always amazing work - follow on Instagram at @archerfilms_ evee electric car rentals for the Tesla Model 3 - use discount code EVFIRESAFE30 for a discount on rentals at https://www.evee.com.auOnline training with EV FireSafe:Installing EV charging at a commercial or government site? Complete our fast, video-based online training course for a breakdown of the risks & simple steps you can take to make your site as safe as possible for your staff, visitors, drivers & emergency responders! Go to evfiresafetraining.comContact or follow EV FireSafeWebsite: evfiresafe.comInstagram: @evfiresafeFacebook: @evfiresafeproject
