The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a new website to provide emergency responders with easy access to Emergency Response Guides (ERGs) and rescue sheets.
With the growing number of electric vehicle (EV) models on the road, it is critical that IAFF members use this information to operate safely, prevent injury or death, and understand how to locate and disable EV components during a fire.
The new portal is now live and includes several key features:
- Comprehensive Access: Fire fighters and other emergency responders can quickly find and download ERGs and rescue sheets for electric vehicles (EVs).
- Historical EV Files: The database includes historical emergency response files for EVs, which have been transferred from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to NHTSA’s new platform.
- Transition from NFPA: As part of this initiative, the NFPA will discontinue its ERG portal, and NHTSA’s website will serve as the primary resource for these materials moving forward.
This new resource strengthens the ability of IAFF members to respond safely and effectively to incidents involving electric vehicles.
