First Responder
Training/Resources
First Responder Rescue Information | GM Service Technical College
General Motors provides First Responders with information to support their safe response to incidents involving our electrified products. Rescue Sheets provide a quick-look of valuable vehicle information, while Emergency Response Guides provide more in-depth information about key vehicle safety systems, methods of disabling the electrical system, and include illustrations to assist response efforts.
How Video Game Tech Could Revolutionize EV First Responder Preparedness
General Motors is working with other industry and emergency response community partners on innovative ways to increase first responder preparedness and overall situational awareness. These efforts include innovative means and methods to facilitate the development of alternative presentations of important rescue information, including immersive technology.
Hybrid and EV First and Second Responder Recommended Practice | SAE J2990_201907
This recommended practice (RP) aims to describe the potential consequences associated with hazards from EVs and suggest common procedures to help protect emergency responders, tow and/or recovery, storage, repair, and salvage personnel after an incident has occurred with an electric vehicle. SAE subscribers can view, annotate and download all of SAE’s content.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
The NFPA provides industry-standard information for the Fire Services and many other First Responders.
University of Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI)
The Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) is the statutory State Fire Academy for Illinois. It serves as the oldest continuous fire training institution in the United States. Since 1925, first responders from across the state, nation, and the world have relied on IFSI to deliver hands-on, innovative, and top-quality training, education, and research. Each year, IFSI reaches approximately 60,000 students through the delivery of over 1,600 courses.
Our Firefighting, Special Operations, and Leadership and Command Programs sit at the forefront of national training standards. To consistently offer the highest quality and portable training and education, IFSI maintains accreditation with the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) and the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
US Dept. of Energy: Electric Vehicle Safety Training Resources for First and Second Responders
The US Department of Energy’s publication about EV Fire response.
Vehicle Safety/
Technology
OnStar Public Safety
The OnStar Public Safety site offers a variety of resources for first responders including interactive training and a comprehensive look at how OnStar can assist public safety with emergency and stolen vehicle incidents.
Ultium Battery Powered Electric Vehicles | General Motors
Discover the benefits of driving an EV powered by Ultium, GM’s game-changing EV battery platform. This is your source for evolving stories, fast facts and electrifying inspiration.
Vehicle Safety | Impaired Driving | General Motors
General Motors brings together research, technology and advocacy for our vision of a future with zero crashes. Safety engineered through a human lens means developing initiatives to support safe driving and technologies that can help mitigate crashes.
Electric Vehicles/
Future Mobility
Committing to an All-Electric Future | General Motors
The US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) site maintains a listing of additional training resources and publications for first and second responders, as well as fleet managers.
GM EV Live | Virtual Showroom
General Motors’ EV Live platform is a real-time, one-to-one live video experience tailored to you. Your personal EV Specialist is looking forward to taking you through EV Batteries Explained, as well as answering any questions you may have.
GM Energy: An Electric Ecosystem, Reimagined
General Motors is designing an array of integrated solutions that will change energy as we know it. With the power of Ultium technology, we’re introducing a network of charging stations, dedicated back-up home power and a suite of new products to help create a more resilient grid.
Battery/Recycling
Recycle My Battery | General Motors
General Motors provides useful information for Second Responders and/or other personnel who might be involved in dismantling/storing/handling EV batteries or other electrified product.
Fleet Management
US Dept. of Energy: Electric Vehicle Fire Primer for Fleet Managers
Built for ultimate range, power and flexibility, our Ultium electric vehicle battery platform is helping put everyone in an EV – moving us closer to a world with zero tailpipe emissions.
Fleet Vehicles, Programs & Resources | GM Envolve
General Motors is helping businesses and fleets charge into an electric future by providing exceptional support, expertise and resources. We are defining a new era for businesses and fleets at the intersection of mobility, energy, delivery, and insight. GM Envolve gives you the breakthrough solutions you didn’t know you needed through a relationship you can trust.
Appreciation
GM First Responder Appreciation Discount
The most inclusive offer from any car company for current firefighters, police, EMT/paramedics, 911 dispatchers or healthcare professionals.