Requires emergency medical technicians and firefighters to receive training concerning electric vehicle fires.

S 1687 requires all New Jersey firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to complete specialized training on managing electric vehicle (EV) fires within 36 months of the bill's effective date. The law mandates the Division of Fire Safety and the Commissioner of Health to develop training courses covering EV fire risks - such as lithium-ion battery hazards - and safe response protocols. This applies to both volunteer and paid personnel in fire suppression/rescue roles (firefighters) and EMTs certified in basic life support. The training aims to address the unique challenges of EV fires, which can burn hotter and longer than traditional vehicle fires, though such incidents remain rare. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.