Drive Electric Event
First Responder EV Awareness program at Highlands
Highlands, NJ
Jun 17 2025
First Responder EV Awareness program at Highlands
Highlands, NJ
Jun 17 2025
| Day: | Tuesday, June 17, 2025 NOTE: this event has already happened. |
| Time: | 8:00 - 9:45 pm EDT |
| Location: | Highlands Fire Department 17-1 Shore Drive Highlands, NJ 07732 |
Event Report
The event started with a one-hour presentation by Mike Hornsby, a certified firefighter and Chief Officer at the Board of Public Utilities in the Energy Storage program. In attendance were firefighters from Highlands and Matawan FD as well as staff from Highlands First Aid Rescue. The presentation was then followed by a 1.5 hour EV show in the Firehouse. Firefighters had the opportunity to inspect various EV models, use emergency guides and EVR app. They learned how to identify an electric power disconnect.
NJEVA set up a table with the EV-related information.
Seven EVs were on display.
The Highlands FD provided pizza and beverages.
A photo album was created by NJEVA and shared with all parties for record-keeping and reporting: https://photos.app.goo.gl/UX5R9NPPwQdpTASZ8
Firefighters seemed to be pleased with the program.
photo by: Stanislav Jaracz, New Jersey Electric Vehicle Association EVs lined up inside the Firehouse. Firefighters are mingling with EV owners. Drive Electric canvas was used to decorate one of the Fire Engines. |
Event Description
New Jersey EVA and EZ Ride are pleased to offer an EV awareness program for first responders in the State. This program is particularly suitable for firefighters and aims to increase awareness of EV-specific safety procedures for first responders deployed to a scene involving electric vehicle collisions. It comprises one hour of in-class presentation by an NJ-certified firefighter, NJIT Adjunct Professor, and a subject matter expert on energy storage, followed by 1.5 hrs of hands-on inspections of various plug-in electric vehicles.
The presentation agenda covers:
- General Intro to EVs
- Size Up / Initial Response
- Extraction
- Fire Suppression
- Use of Emergency Response Guides on multiple on-site EVs (no turnout gear needed)
This program earns 15 points for the Sustainable Jersey EV-friendly town category.
For effective planning, we are asking EV volunteers to register by June 11.
Please arrive by 7:50 PM. Vehicles will be parked inside of the firehouse.
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Registered Attendees
There are currently 7 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Bolt | 1 |
| Hyundai KONA Electric | 1 |
| Rivian R1T | 1 |
| Tesla Model S | 1 |
| Tesla Model X | 1 |
| Tesla Model Y | 1 |
| Toyota bZ4X | 1 |
| 7 Models | 7 |
Registered attendees report 700,000 electric miles driven.
