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2026 REGISTRATION OPEN
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"Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Response"
"Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Response"
Dustin Miedema
Dustin Miedema
Sunday Morning 08:00 - 14:30
Full PPE Required, Including SCBA
Synopsis
Incidents involving electric and hybrid vehicles are onthe rise, as the use of technology continues to evolve.This course is designed to prepare students for takingcorrect actions and avoiding hazards and commonmistakes while handling the unique hazards presentat 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.This exciting Program will be delivered by ReturningFDIC International Extrication Instructor DustinMiedema (Defosse Extrication & ESA) who brings thelatest techniques and best practices
Full PPE and SCBA is required
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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