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Fire chiefs brief council on electric‑vehicle fires and parking‑deck preparedness
Summary
Woodstock fire officials told council EV fires are less frequent than internal‑combustion fires but more complex, requiring specialized tactics, more water and attention to toxic runoff; the department has trained with a fire blanket, added a compressed‑foam 'mule' for parking‑deck response and coordinated sprinkler/standpipe strategies for the new
Woodstock Fire Department leaders briefed the council on Aug. 18 about how the department prepares for electric‑vehicle (EV) fires and how it will respond inside parking decks and garages.
Chief Dobson said EV fires are less common than internal‑combustion fires but can be more complex and resource‑intensive due to thermal runaway, the potential for reignition and hazardous runoff. He summarized national data and local experience, noting that in the…
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