EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques - Covert, MI

Includes a Live In-Person Event on 06/03/2025 at 6:00 PM (EDT)

Free EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques 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. This training will require space outside for a hands-on component with an electric vehicle.

Date and Time

Tuesday, June 3, 2025, 1800-2200

Location

Covert Township Fire Department
33805 M-140 Highway
Covert, MI 49043

Course Offering

EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques

Contacts

Local: Doug deBest, debestfire@hotmail.com, 269-759-4848
NVFC: Amanda Tegtmeyer, amanda@nvfc.org, 202-887-5700

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Doug deBest

Doug deBest has been involved in the fire service for over twenty-nine years, with the majority of his time spent in volunteer roles within volunteer or combination departments.  He has served in many different compacities within the fire service; from volunteer & career roles on municipal departments, part-time on a private fire department, and even as an industrial fire brigade member.  Doug served on the Baroda Fire Department for fifteen years, rising from the role of firefighter to the rank of Fire Chief.  Currently, Doug serves as a Lieutenant and the Training Officer for the St. Joseph Township Fire Department – Station # 1.

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Course
EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
06/03/2025 at 6:00 PM (EDT)   |  4 hours  |  Attendance Required
06/03/2025 at 6:00 PM (EDT)   |  4 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.
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Certificate - EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
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