Emergency Response to Electric Vehicle Incidents
Chris Soda
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Emergency Response to Electric Vehicle Incidents is designed to introduce first responders to the basic design and hazards of battery operated or hybrid vehicles and provides students with the advanced knowledge and skills needed respond to and address electric vehicle emergencies. Students will leave prepared to operate as a member of a team capable of responding to emergencies involving alternative fuel vehicles, where advanced vehicle rescue may be needed.
This class covers everything related to electric vehicle. Students will learn hazards and tactics involving electric vehicles for all of the types of incidents involving electric vehicles; from incidents involving charging stations, post collision considerations including rapid extrication techniques to vehicle fires.
Chris Soda
Chris Soda is a 17-year member of the Chicago Fire Department where he is currently assigned in the 4th District as a relief lieutenant. Chris also teaches at Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA) where he is the program coordinator for the Vehicle Machinery Operations and Technician programs. In addition to teaching at NIPSTA, Chris has also been an instructor for the Chicago Fire Department, Quinn Fire Academy, teaching candidate firefighter vehicle extrication. Chris is the owner of Junkyard Dog Extrication Training teaching Emergency Response to Electric Vehicles and vehicle extrication to first responders.
