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Upcoming Training: EV & Battery Energy Storage Systems Incident Response

Join us on May 22, 2026 at Sheridan Technical College, Hollywood, FL for an in-depth review of EV anatomy and emergency response for evolving hazards. Led by seasoned instructors James Russo, Fire Chief, Hollywood, FL (Ret.); Oscar Rodriguez, Battalion Chief, Margate, FL; and Doug LeValley, Division Chief, Seminole Tribe / Fort Lauderdale (Ret.), this training covers tactical insights for EV, BESS, and Photo-Voltaic incidents, parking garage and charging station response, current firefighting tool capabilities, Florida compliance requirements, and the latest 2026 tactical updates including new findings from the UM/State Fire Bureau Burn Study.

Hosted by the South Florida Regional Planning Council, the Southeast Florida Clean Cities Coalition, and the South Florida Local Emergency Planning Committee, in partnership with Sheridan Technical College. Space is limited.