Ultimate Guide To Vehicle Fires

Our Ultimate Guide to Vehicle Fires has everything you need to tackle this common response type. The Key Points summarize the primary takeaways after a review of all resources. Dive deep into individual resources for more detail.

Key Points

• Wear full PPE
• Position with enough distance and for protection from any driving vehicles
• Chock vehicle tires if on a decline
• Identify fuel type (gas, electric) if possible; respond accordingly
• Start the attack from a distance; upwind if possible
• Attack from an angle
• Be cautious of potential hazards (like air bags deploying or hydraulic components)
• Get access to the engine compartment
• Check all compartments (including the trunk) for victims or remaining hot spots.

General Operations

Basics of Firefighting: Vehicle Fires
Checklist: Vehicle Fire Attack
Fighting Vehicle Fires
Fire Attack: Vehicle Fires (Video)
Firefighter safety reminder: Car fires are Class B fires
How to Attack a Semitrailer Truck Fire (Video)
It's NOT Just Another Vehicle Fire
New Free Vehicle Fires: Assessment and Response (Video)
Phoenix Regional S.O.P.: Car Fires
Reality Training: An Intentional Car Fire (Video)
Reality Training: Fighting a Recreational Vehicle Fire (Video)
Reality Training: How to Attack a Car Fire (Video)
Reality Training: Rolling Vehicle Fires (Video)
Tips for Engine Compartment Fires (Video)
Today's New Vehicle Car Fires

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuel Vehicle First Responder Safety Training (Course)
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Safety Training for the Fire Service (Course)
Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Quick Reference
High Voltage Vehicle Firefighting (Video)
Interim Guidance for Electric and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles
Interim Guidance for Electric and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles: Quick Guide
National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (Course)
Submerged Hybrid Electric Vehicles Bulletin
Tesla on Fire: How to Extinguish an Electric Car Fire
Vehicle Manufacturers Emergency Response Guides

Drills

2 Drills to Prepare for Vehicle Fires
Drill of Month: Vehicle Firefighting

Public Education

Car Fire Safety
Vehicle Fires: What you Need to Know