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"Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Response"
"Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Response"
Dustin Miedema
Dustin Miedema
Saturday Afternoon 13:00 - 16:30
Synopsis
(Classroom Portion required for HOT Session)
Incidents involving electric and hybrid vehicles are on the rise,as the use of technology continues to evolve. This course is designed to prepare students for taking correct actions and avoiding hazards and common mistakes while handling the unique hazards present at these incidents.
Using various teaching stations, students will rotate through access and patient care, vehicle rescue assignments, extrication challenges, high-voltage components, and fire suppression tactics. We will also be updating all attendees on the recent NFPA Burntests that the ESA conducted for the NFPA.
Bio
Dustin Miedema has dedicated 15 years to the fire service, progressing through operational roles as both a Firefighter and Captain. He brings 18 years of instructional experience as lead instructor with Defosse Extrication and serves as an instructor with FDIC International, specializing in electric and hybrid vehicle incidents. He also works with the Energy Security Agency (ESA) as an instructor and member of the DDR response team, responding to incidents involving lithium-ion battery hazards.
This exciting Program will be delivered by Returning FDIC International Extrication Instructor Dustin Miedema (Defosse Extrication & ESA) who brings the latest techniques and best practices.
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