EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques - Greenville, IL

Includes a Live In-Person Event on 05/17/2025 at 8:00 AM (CDT)

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

May 17, 2025 - 0800 - 1600 CST

Location

Greenville Fire Protection District
1110 E Harris Ave
Greenville, IL 62246

Course Offering

EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques

Travel and Logistics

St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)

Recommended Hotels:
   -  Super 8 by Wyndham Greenville, 1700 IL Rt 127, Greenville, IL 62246
   -  Comfort Inn & Suites Greenville, 2265 IL Rt 127, Greenville, IL 62246
Training site parking: Free lot 
Meals and refreshments: Lunch is on your own
Attire: casual (no gear needed)

Contacts

Local: Robert Neer, fire_medic_123@yahoo.com, (618) 410-6213
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
05/17/2025 at 8:00 AM (CDT)   |  8 hours  |  Attendance Required
05/17/2025 at 8:00 AM (CDT)   |  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.
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Certificate - EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
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