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The instrument panel of this i-MiEV electric vehicle indicates that it is in the "ready" mode, is powered up, and can be operated and driven. Once the ignition is turned off, the ready light will...
The instrument panel of this i-MiEV electric vehicle indicates that it is in the "ready" mode, is powered up, and can be operated and driven. Once the ignition is turned off, the ready light will go out, the red needle will drop, and the speedometer and battery-level displays will go out.
Photos by Ron Moore

Once the ignition is turned OFF, the 12-volt battery can be accessed. With the hood raised on the i-MiEV, the 12-volt battery can be found near the center area beneath a large, plastic cover.
Once the ignition is turned OFF, the 12-volt battery can be accessed. With the hood raised on the i-MiEV, the 12-volt battery can be found near the center area beneath a large, plastic cover.
Photos by Ron Moore

When dealing with an electric vehicle, the 12-volt battery should be worked with after the ignition has been turned off. The sequence of these two events is very important. If the ignition is still...
When dealing with an electric vehicle, the 12-volt battery should be worked with after the ignition has been turned off. The sequence of these two events is very important. If the ignition is still on and the battery cables are disconnected, the electric vehicle will still remain fully functional.

University of Extrication: Electric Plug-In Vehicles – Part 2

SUBJECT: Electric Plug-In Vehicles TOPIC: Electric Plug-In Vehicle Shut-down Techniques OBJECTIVE: Understand the recommended procedure for powering down electric plug-in vehicles and why the sequence is important TASK: Given an electric plug-in vehicle to review and inspect, the rescue...

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University of Extrication: Electric Plug-In Vehicles – Part 2

SUBJECT: Electric Plug-In Vehicles TOPIC: Electric Plug-In Vehicle Shut-down Techniques OBJECTIVE: Understand the recommended procedure for powering down electric plug-in vehicles and why the sequence is important TASK: Given an electric...

Article • June 1st, 2013
University of Extrication: Lockable Hood Feature in New-Model Van

With the arrival of the new utility van from Ford Motor Co., responders have an increased probability of encountering a lockable hood latch mechanism at a vehicle fire or collision scene. The front-wheel-drive Transit Connect vans are built in...

Article • April 1st, 2013
University of Extrication: Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Identification

SUBJECT: Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Identification TOPIC: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J2990 Document OBJECTIVE: Understand the requirements of the newly published Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J2990 document TASK: The...

Article • February 1st, 2013
University of Extrication: Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Identification – Part 2

In Part 2 of our series on hybrid and electric plug-in vehicle identification, we focus on the existing exterior badging that can be found on 2013 model-year vehicles. Not all exterior badging examples shown are from a hybrid or electric vehicle...

Article • January 21st, 2013
University of Extrication: Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Identification

It was a simple email from the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). The message was short and sweet: “This notification is to inform you that document: J2990_201211 – Hybrid and EV First and Second Responder Recommended Practice has been...

Article • January 3rd, 2013
University of Extrication: High-Intensity-Discharge (HID) Headlights

SUBJECT: Electrical Hazards at Vehicle Rescue Incidents TOPIC: High-Intensity-Discharge (HID) Headlights OBJECTIVE: Understand the design and operation of HID headlights and appropriate responder actions to complete when working near these...

Article • January 1st, 2013
University of Extrication: Vehicle Telematics Systems

In Part 1 of this series, fire/rescue and medical responders were introduced to how the OnStar telematics system functions and learned about the Injury Severity Predication information that OnStar Advisers can provide to responding personnel through...

Article • December 1st, 2012
University of Extrication: Vehicle Telematics Systems

In the Introduction to OnStar column (see the October issue), we were provided with an overview of this vehicle communications system owned by General Motors (GM). In this column, we will take a closer look at how the telematics system works and what...

Article • November 1st, 2012
University of Extrication Trainer’s Guide: Vehicle Telematics Systems

SUBJECT: Vehicle Telematics Systems TOPIC: Introduction to OnStar OBJECTIVE: Responders will become familiar with how the OnStar vehicle communications system is designed and functions TASK: Each member of the rescue team will be able to...

Article • October 1st, 2012
Thermal Imaging Camera Use for Patient Accountability

SUBJECT: Patient Accountability at Crash Scenes TOPIC: Thermal Imaging Camera Use for Patient Accountability OBJECTIVE: Given a scenario of a crash-damaged vehicle and unoccupied seats, the rescue team will be proficient at techniques to...

Article • August 1st, 2012
Seatbelt Restraint Systems – Part 1

Subject: Seatbelt Restraint Systems - Part 1 Topic: Seatbelt Pretensioners Objective: Given a late-model vehicle, the rescuer will be able to identify the seatbelts with pretensioner systems, understand how the system operates and explain...

Article • July 1st, 2012
Thermal Events – Part 3

SUBJECT: High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Vehicle Batteries TOPIC: Thermal Events OBJECTIVE: Upon the conclusion of this series, the fire service responder will have a better understanding of the thermal events that can and have occurred involving...

Article • June 1st, 2012
Trainer's Guide: Steering Columns

SUBJECT: Steering Columns Topic: Steering Columns – Part 4: Lifting Steering Wheel & Column Evolution OBJECTIVE: Rescue team shall be capable of completing a steering wheel and column-lifting evolution TASK: Given an acquired vehicle to train...

Article • November 30th, 2011
University of Extrication: Steering Columns

A three-part series about steering columns was published in Firehouse® in February, March and April 2006. Steering-column design features, rack-and-pinion column challenges and techniques for moving the column on a side-resting vehicle were addressed...

Article • November 16th, 2011
Trainer's Guide: Safe Parking - Part 8

Previous columns in this University of Extrication Safe Parking series have addressed many different aspects of operating safely when working in or near moving traffic. Topics such as wearing high-visibility apparel, apparatus and ambulance...

Article • October 31st, 2011

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