EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques - Coolville, OH

Includes a Live In-Person Event on 07/13/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)

Free EV/AFV Course!

As the number of electric vehicles on the roadways increases, it is important for first responders to understand how a response involving these types of vehicles is different than those with an internal combustion engine. This awareness and fundamentals course sponsored by General Motors will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data and resources, and equip first responders with the knowledge and tools to respond more safely when a hybrid or electric vehicle is involved in an incident. 


Date and Time

Sunday, July 13, 2025 - 0800-1600 ET


Location

Coolville Volunteer Fire Department
2770 Sixth Street
Coolville, OH 45723


Course Offering

EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques


Travel and Logistics

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

Recommended Hotels:
   -  Hampton Inn Athens, 986 East State St., Athens, OH 45701
   -  Quality Inn, 20 Home St., Athens, OH 45701
Training site parking: Free lot 
Meals and refreshments: Lunch is on your own
Attire: casual (no gear needed)


Contacts

Local: Jeremy Holland, jeremy_holland@yahoo.com, (740) 440-0862
NVFC: Amanda Tegtmeyer, amanda@nvfc.org, 202-887-5700

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Tom Miller

Tom Miller is a 40 year veteran of the West Virginia fire service currently serving with the West Side Volunteer Fire Department. He is a Pro-Board certified Firefighter II, Fire Officer II,  Fire Instructor III and a Hazardous Materials Technician & Incident Commander.  Tom has been an Adjunct Instructor with West Virginia University Fire Service Extension since 1990 and has written numerous courses on specialized topics in emergency response and delivered them across the country.  Tom is a Life Member of the West Virginia State Firemen's Association.  He is the West Virginia Director to the NVFC and serves as the Chair of its Hazardous Materials Response and Homeland Security Committees and its Pandemic Response Task Group, as well as serving as an SME on various Technical Committees including the National Hazardous Materials Roundtable.  Tom also serves on the Standards & Codes; and Health, Safety & Training committees of the NVFC.  He is a Principal on the NFPA 470 (formerly 472/473/475/1072) Technical Committee.  Tom has  Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia State University and a Master of Arts degree from the School of Education and Professional Studies at Marshall University.

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Course
Course: EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
07/13/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)   |  8 hours  |  Attendance Required
07/13/2025 at 8:00 AM (EDT)   |  8 hours  |  Attendance Required As the number of electric vehicles on the roadways increases, it is important for first responders to understand how a response involving these types of vehicles is different than those with an internal combustion engine. This awareness and fundamentals course sponsored by General Motors will introduce first responders to hybrid and electric vehicles, share data and resources, and equip first responders with the knowledge and tools to respond more safely when a hybrid or electric vehicle is involved in an incident. This training will require space outside for a hands-on component with an electric vehicle.
Evaluation
In-Person Course Evaluation - EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
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Certificate
Certificate - EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
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0.00 credits  |  Certificate available