Requires allocation of Universal Service Fund to support emergency medical technician and firefighter training concerning electric vehicle fires.

This bill (A1562) requires the Universal Service Fund to allocate funding for training emergency medical technicians and firefighters on responding to electric vehicle fires. The bill amends New Jersey's electrical utility regulations to include funding for annual training programs specifically addressing the unique risks of lithium-ion battery fires, which burn hotter and longer than traditional vehicle fires. The training would be developed by the Commissioner of Health in consultation with the Division of Fire Safety and approved by the Board of Public Utilities. This funding would support emergency responders across New Jersey who handle incidents involving electric vehicles as their use increases on state roads.