Tesla provides vehicles for German firefighters' EV training program

"Firefighters from across Germany recently gathered at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg to practice emergency procedures on electric vehicles. The first training session last weekend focused on dismantling Tesla vehicles using spreaders, shears, and saws, giving responders hands-on experience with modern EV construction and safety features. The sessions were aimed at improving emergency services for accidents involving electric vehicles, which, while less likely to catch fire than conventional cars, require special handling."

"During the exercises, firefighters discovered that Tesla vehicles' sturdy, unified body panels, which are among the reasons why they are among the safest cars on the road, made cutting doors and roofs more difficult than in older vehicles, as noted in an rbb24 report. "It was a real eye-opener," firefighter Martin Haschick said, adding that his first attempt showed him "how not to do it, because we are also trained on older vehicles, and that took longer than I expected." Tesla trainers demonstrated proper techniques to safely dismantle vehicles, emphasizing differences between older combustion-engine cars and today's EVs."

Fire departments trained at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg on emergency procedures for electric vehicles, practicing dismantling Teslas with spreaders, shears, and saws. The exercises targeted improving emergency services for EV accidents, noting that electric vehicles require special handling despite being less likely to catch fire than conventional cars. Firefighters found that modern Teslas' sturdy, unified body panels made cutting doors and roofs more difficult than with older vehicles. Trainers demonstrated proper dismantling techniques and emphasized differences between combustion-engine cars and today's EVs. Tesla plans to continue offering training for regional fire departments and state fire service schools, with ministry observers providing feedback.

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