S 2530 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

S 2530 requires all New Jersey firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to complete specialized training on electric vehicle (EV) fire safety. Firefighters must finish the training within 36 months of the bill's effective date, while EMTs must complete it before certification (for new EMTs) or within 36 months (for existing EMTs). The training covers unique EV fire risks, such as the intense, prolonged heat from lithium-ion batteries, which differ from traditional gasoline fires. This policy change directly affects first responders who manage fire scenes and ensures they are prepared for the growing number of electric vehicles on New Jersey roads.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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