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First Responder Electric Vehicle Safety Awareness
Blackwood, NJ
Apr 14 2026
First Responder Electric Vehicle Safety Awareness
Blackwood, NJ
Apr 14 2026
| Day: | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 NOTE: this event has already happened. |
| Time: | 7:30 - 9:00 pm EDT |
| Location: | Blenheim Fire Company 34 Almonesson Rd Blackwood, NJ 08012 |
Event Report
We were pleased to work with the Blenheim Fire Company in Blackwood NJ on our First Responder EV Awareness Program. The presenter was Mike Hornsby, a member of the NJ Electric Vehicle Assn, and an EV driver and Firefighter. Our volunteer members showed up with the following vehicles: Genesis GV 70, Tesla Model S, Chevrolet Blazer, Ford F150 Lightning, Tesla Model 3, and a Lucid Air! The First Responders did 1 hour classroom instruction, then came out to poke around the different vehicles to learn about the battery & electrical systems.
photo by: Patrick McDevitt, New Jersey Electric Vehicle Assn. Local First Responders with Instructor Mike Hornsby (on right) |
Event Description
New Jersey EVA is pleased
to offer the First Responder EV awareness course in New Jersey. 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. The program comprises
one hour of in-class presentation at 7 PM followed by 1 hr of EV show,
which covers hands-on inspections of various plug-in electric vehicles
using the First Responder Guide.
We call for EV volunteers to bring their vehicles and show them to the first responders:
- Let them find the safety disconnect.
- Share your positive EV driving experience.
- Explain how much you save vs. a gas car.
- Highlight how many electric miles you driven.
By
registering at this portal, you commit to the EV show portion only. If
you are interested in attending the entire session, please mention it in
the comments and arrive 6:50 PM to sign the paperwork.
A
modest dinner (e.g. pizza and beverages) will be provided to all who
bring their EV.
For effective planning, we are asking
EV owners to register by April 7, 2026. By registering early, we can
get food for everyone. As we get closer to the event, more details
will be sent to registered people. You don't want to miss it.
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Registered Attendees
There are currently 10 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | 1 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 1 |
| Genesis Electrified GV70 | 1 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 1 |
| Hyundai KONA Electric | 1 |
| Lucid Air | 1 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 1 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 1 |
| Tesla Model S | 1 |
| Tesla Model Y | 1 |
| 10 Models | 10 |
Registered attendees report 533,000 electric miles driven.
