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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Compound Factors

Rising fuel costs have increased interest in hybrid vehicles. In fact, some estimate that 5.2 million hybrid vehicles will be on the road by 2011, with more than 50 models available by 2012. Hybrid vehicles present new concerns for to emergency responders, but proper education and training can minimize risks. A department that has response procedures in place for handling standard vehicle accidents is well ahead of the game, as many of the precautions remain the same. However, SOPS need to be updated to include specific information on responding to incidents involving hybrid vehicles. All but two of ...

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