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Commission discusses electric‑vehicle fire procedures; asks association to draft policy
6489134 · August 22, 2025
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Summary
Commissioners were briefed on EV fire risks and training requirements; the Fire and Rescue Association will draft an SOP and return it for review. Speakers noted EV fires can require thousands of gallons of water and specialized nozzles.
Pittsylvania County fire leaders flagged electric‑vehicle (EV) fires as an emerging issue and asked the Fire and Rescue Association to draft a policy addressing on‑scene procedures, training and equipment.
Chiefs and county staff described a state‑level training module on lithium‑ion battery fire awareness that all county…
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