Volvo gives Boston FD Electric Vehicle to Study EV Rescue Procedures — Petersen Automotive Museum

A top priority for first responders at a motor vehicle accident is to safely extract the vehicle occupants. With more electric vehicles on the road, first responders must adapt accordingly to the new challenges of accidents involving EVs. With different drivetrains, components and layouts than internal combustion engines, first responders must alter their extrication procedures for electric vehicles.

“Auto extrication comes with a multitude of potential hazards to the firefighters and the victims of vehicle accidents,” said Boston Fire Department Fire Commissioner Jack Dempsey. “Electric vehicles are a part of our future and this will help us prepare for those unfortunate incidents where these learned skills will save lives.”