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04-24-2009, 07:38 AM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/AmericanFlag.jpg One first responder told us hybrid cars are very safe. (http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=10239128)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/16_10_Prius.jpgJack Thurston - WCAX-TV ("http://www.wcax.com) - April 23, 2009
Yes, the danger really is over-hyped. --Ed.
First responders undergo regular training to stay on top of changing technologies. And that includes hybrid cars.
The vehicles have some hazards that gas-powered cars do not, including higher-voltage batteries and cables that could be a threat if rescue crews come in contact with them. The Burlington Fire Department says it knows of no first responders in Vermont who have been injured answering calls involving hybrid crashes, crediting that to education about the vehicles.
Chief Gary Dillon of the Waterbury Fire Department explains, "It's a matter of knowing how to disconnect [car power sources] and where to cut if you have to extricate someone as opposed to just cutting into a vehicle."
The Ford Motor Company's hybrid development director Praveen Cherian adds, "We have made a big campaign in educating our fire departments and emergency responders. And with all... http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=10239128
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/16_10_Prius.jpgJack Thurston - WCAX-TV ("http://www.wcax.com) - April 23, 2009
Yes, the danger really is over-hyped. --Ed.
First responders undergo regular training to stay on top of changing technologies. And that includes hybrid cars.
The vehicles have some hazards that gas-powered cars do not, including higher-voltage batteries and cables that could be a threat if rescue crews come in contact with them. The Burlington Fire Department says it knows of no first responders in Vermont who have been injured answering calls involving hybrid crashes, crediting that to education about the vehicles.
Chief Gary Dillon of the Waterbury Fire Department explains, "It's a matter of knowing how to disconnect [car power sources] and where to cut if you have to extricate someone as opposed to just cutting into a vehicle."
The Ford Motor Company's hybrid development director Praveen Cherian adds, "We have made a big campaign in educating our fire departments and emergency responders. And with all... http://www.wcax.com/Global/story.asp?S=10239128