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Emergency Procedures
After Initial Emergency Response Procedures have been applied, Firefighting Procedures may
begin. Kia recommends that each response team follow their own department’s standard
operating procedures for fighting vehicle fires in combination with the Niro EV specific details
that are covered in this section.
If the high-
voltage battery pack is either involved in or at risk of being involved in a fire in a
Niro EV, strict precautions must be taken while conducting firefighting operations due to
following reasons:
• Lithium-ion Polymer batteries contain gel electrolyte that can vent, ignite, and produce
sparks when subjected to temperatures above 300°F.
• Vehicle may burn rapidly with a flare-burning effect.
• Even after the high-voltage battery fire appears to have been extinguished, renewed or
delayed fire can occur.
- Use a thermal imaging camera to ensure the high voltage battery is completely cooled
before leaving the incident.
- Always advise second responders that there is a risk of the battery re-igniting.
- Fire, submersion or a collision that has compromised the high voltage battery, always
store it in an open area with no exposures within 50 feet.
•
A burning battery could release hydrogen fluoride, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide
gasses. Use NIOSH/MSHA approved full-face self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
with full protective gear. Even if the high-
voltage battery pack is not directly involved in a
vehicle fire, approach the vehicle very carefully.
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