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12/2021
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6. In case of fire
Follow Existing Training and Incident Commander Direction
WARNING:
ELECTRIC VEHICLES WITH DAMAGED HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERIES REQUIRE SPECIAL HANDLING
PRECAUTIONS. INSPECT THE VEHICLE CAREFULLY FOR LEAKING BATTERY FLUIDS, SPARKS,
FLAMES, AND GURGLING OR BUBBLING SOUNDS. CONTACT EMERGENCY SERVICES
IMMEDIATELY IF ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS ARE OBSERVED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING:
FIRES IN CRASH-DAMAGED ELECTRIC VEHICLES MAY EMIT TOXIC OR COMBUSTIBLE GASSES.
SMALL AMOUNTS OF EYE, SKIN OR LUNG IRRITANTS MAY BE PRESENT. WEAR PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) AND SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WHEN WORK-
ING IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OR IN A CONFINED AREA, SUCH AS A TUNNEL OR GARAGE. VEN-
TILATE THE VEHICLE INTERIOR BY OPENING VEHICLE WINDOWS OR DOORS. VENTILATE THE
WORKING AREA. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS INSTRUCTION MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSON-
AL INJURY OR DEATH.
If the vehicle is on fire, use a Class ABC powder-type extinguisher to contain and smother the flames. If
water is being used, LARGE amounts of water is required to extinguish the flames. A fire-hydrant or ded-
icated fire hose can supply the needed amount. Water can cause some degree of arcing/shorting across
the cell and/or battery terminals; it can also react with the electrolyte from the cells to generate additional
combustible gas and other byproducts such as hydrofluoric acid. However, the cooling and smothering
effects of flushing the affected article with large amounts of water and/or other fire suppression material is
still beneficial for minimizing the severity of the event.
This guide provides only supplemental information as it pertains to these vehicles. The same rules apply
when approaching any potential High Voltage situation. Always follow your High Voltage safety training.
Some precautions to observe in a High Voltage situation include:
Wear the necessary PPEs such as High Voltage rubber gloves, face shield, insulated boots, protective
raincoat and apron.
Bring the following equipment:
Class ABC powder-type fire extinguisher.
A non-conductive object, about 1.5 m (5 ft) long, to safely push someone away from the vehicle if they
accidentally come in contact with a damaged electric vehicle.
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