EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques - Houston, MS

Includes a Live In-Person Event on 03/29/2025 at 9:00 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

Saturday, March 29, 2025 - 0900 - 1300 CST

Location

Houston Fire Rescue - Training Center
226 East Madison Street
Houston, MS 38851

Course Offering

EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques

Travel and Logistics

Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) or Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)

Recommended Hotels:
   -  Daisy on the Square Hotel, 103 N Jackson Street, Houston, MS 38851
   -  Trailhead Bike and Bed, 101 Trailhead Drive, Houston, MS 38851
Training site parking: Free lot 
Meals and refreshments: Lunch is on your own
Attire: casual (no gear needed)

Contacts

Local: Jonathan Blankenship, jonathanblankenship@hotmail.com, (662) 456-6237
NVFC: Amanda Tegtmeyer, amanda@nvfc.org, 202-887-5700

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Rob Ingram

My name is Rob Ingram, and I started my fire service career in 2000 with the Brookland Fire Protection District in Northeast Arkansas. We cover 64 square miles with three stations and 28 firefighters. I received my IFSAC and Pro board FF l and FF ll in 2006, became an Instructor for the Department, and an Adjunct Instructor for the Arkansas Fire Training Academy (AFTA) in 2008.Taken  several class in Extraction thought the year and worked for NASCAR  for ten years 2007 thru 2017 becoming an Extraction Specialist. Receiving IFSAC and Pro board certification, as Fire Inspector lll, Instructor lll, 1403 lead Instructor, chief officer, Driver operator, Driver Operator aerial, Fire Investigator Hazmat Operations, Rescue tech in Extraction, Confine Space. Trench rescue l and ll. Rope rescue l and ll, School Bus Extraction Tech, EV/ AFV Tech. Farmedic Instructor, EMS, and an EVT certified technician. Becoming a full time Instructor for the AFTA in 2020. Along the way be a member of the Arkansas State firefighter association being elect to Northeast District President for 16 years 2005 to 2021. And the state association sec/treas ,2022 to current. And one of the Director for the NFVC for Arkansas. Im still on the Brookland fire protection district and board member for the department. I enjoy teaching and learning from others in the fire service.

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Course: EV/AFV Incident Management: Safety and Response Techniques
03/29/2025 at 9:00 AM (CDT)   |  4 hours  |  Attendance Required
03/29/2025 at 9:00 AM (CDT)   |  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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