Drive Electric Event
First Responder Electric Vehicle Safety Awareness
Shamong, NJ
May 28 2026
First Responder Electric Vehicle Safety Awareness
Shamong, NJ
May 28 2026
| Day: | Thursday, May 28, 2026 NOTE: this event has already happened. |
| Time: | 7:00 - 9:00 pm EDT |
| Location: | Indian Mills Fire Company 48 Willow Grove Rd. Shamong, NJ 08088 |
Event Report
We were happy to work with Chief Michael Bader of the Indian Mills Volunteer Fire Company in Shamong, NJ to provide our EV Awareness Program. There were about 20 first responder attendees, and 8 volunteer EV owners that brought their vehicles which included a Volvo C40, Tesla Model X, Ford Mustang MachE, Lucid Air, Tesla Model S, Rivian R1S, Tesla Model 3, & Chevrolet Bolt. The program was led by Mike Hornsby, newly announced Educator of the Year by the Electric Vehicle Association.
photo by: Patrick McDevitt, New Jersey Electric Vehicle Assn. Mike Hornsby, EV Awareness instructor, holding EV spec sheets, surrounded by members of the Indian Mills Volunteer Fire Company, Shamong NJ on May 28, 2026. |
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 hour 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 May 22, 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 9 attendees registered.
Owners of These Vehicles Have Registered To Attend
| Vehicle | Registered |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | 1 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | 1 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 1 |
| Lucid Air | 1 |
| Rivian R1S | 1 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 1 |
| Tesla Model S | 1 |
| Tesla Model X | 1 |
| Volvo C40 Recharge | 1 |
| 9 Models | 9 |
Registered attendees report 897,000 electric miles driven.
