OT: Hey, Kenda!

Alicia, thanks for the article! I've been trying to get our department to do a training session on these hybrids for the last 2 years, but haven't gotten anywhere. We have a suprising large number of them on the road and it's not always easy to tell they are hybrids. However, there are supposed to be, very large, very orange labels in easy view of rescuers. I haven't seen them so I can't verify. I have read a number of articles in "Fire House" that describe the high voltage cables running under the seats, battery packs under/behind the seats. It is definately something we think about; as if we didn't have enough to worry about with the compressed gas cylinders on the bumpers (that if deployed can break your leg if you are standing too close, or worse), airbags that haven't deployed (you must always remember to check for passanger airbag as well, keeping in mind where you are in relations to the "firing path of the bag, as there have been a number of injuries and even several deaths from this), fire, injured drivers/passangers, ect. This article did give me an idea to see if I can set up the training myself with a dealership for our engine company and maybe the rescue unit. It would be nice if everyone could be their but that probably won't happen. Thanks again Alicia!

I believe they disconnect the batteries anyway before they start working on the cars. DH is a firefighter. I believe I've heard him talk about things like this.