In the 2 months since its launch, over 1,000 members from Australian emergency response agencies have completed the Response to Electric Vehicle (EV) Incident – Foundation Training course and have given the course an average rating of 4.6 stars out of 5. With 99% of participants recommending it to their peers, the free online course is making a significant impact. Notably, 71% of those who have completed the course are in voluntary or on-call roles, and 64% are from rural or remote districts, highlighting the course’s accessibility and wide reach.

Many participants have shared positive feedback about their experience. ‘Great to see all fire agencies in the country coming together to form a unified EV response plan with the increasing prevalence of EVs and the associated hazards,’ Bryce from WA said.

David in New Zealand said, ‘I found this course a brilliant way to raise my level of understanding for my own safety and that of my crew mates.’

Bruce from QLD shared, ‘I have recommended this course to my crew. I found the course engaging and easy to complete. I gained knowledge in the subject matter giving me a greater depth and understanding on how to respond to incidents involving EVs.’

Agency Chiefs and Commissioners are urging all members to take advantage of this critical training. Enrol now at https://ev-training.afac.com.au or through your agency’s learning management system to access the 8 modules and a suite of extra resources.