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Electric Vehicles: Fires

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 11 June 2025UIN 56730

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what (a) training and (b) resources her Department has provided to fire and rescue services to respond to fires related to electric cars.

Answered by Alex Norris

It is the responsibility of fire and rescue authorities to ensure that firefighters receive the appropriate resources, equipment and training they need to safely respond to the wide range of incidents which they attend. We will continue to work closely with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) to ensure fire and rescue services have access to the training, resources and equipment they need to keep the public safe.

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