Electric vehicles have increased in popularity over the years—but when an EV catches fire, fire departments can face challenges when extinguishing and managing the vehicle. Deputy Chief Rick Reeg from Aldine Fire & Rescue in Houston, Texas, joins Chris Rodgers from VFIS to discuss the EV Tainer, a specialized piece of equipment his department uses to manage electric vehicle incidents.
Electric vehicles have increased in popularity over the years—but when an EV catches fire, fire departments can face challenges when extinguishing and managing the vehicle.
Deputy Chief Rick Reeg from Aldine Fire & Rescue in Houston, Texas, joins Chris Rodgers from VFIS to discuss the EV Tainer, a specialized piece of equipment his department uses to manage electric vehicle incidents.
Hear them discuss:
- The challenges departments face when responding to electric vehicle fires
- How the EV Tainer works to contain, extinguish, and safely relocate burning vehicles
- The benefits of using an EV Tainer compared to other methods
Learn how Aldine Fire & Rescue uses the EV Tainer to respond to electric vehicle incidents—and how the equipment could help your department manage these challenging calls.
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