Secaucus Firefighters Train on Electric Vehicle Emergency Response
Photo by Courtesy of Secaucus Fire Department
Photo by Courtesy of Secaucus Fire Department
Photo by Courtesy of Secaucus Fire Department
Secaucus, N.J. — October 20, 2026 — Firefighters took part in an electric vehicle emergency response workshop on Tuesday, October 20, as the Secaucus Fire Department hosted members of the New Jersey Electric Vehicle Association for an evening of instruction and hands-on training.
The workshop included classroom instruction and practical demonstrations involving more than a dozen electric vehicles. Firefighters had the opportunity to become familiar with EV technology, vehicle components and procedures that may be needed when responding to crashes or other emergencies involving electric vehicles.
Training covered important differences between electric and gasoline-powered vehicles, including high-voltage systems and potential battery hazards. These details can affect how firefighters approach, stabilize and operate around an electric vehicle at an incident scene.
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