Connected/Automated Vehicle (CAV) Resources for Emergency Responders

This site provides a resource for emergency responders of information related to connected vehicles, automated vehicles, and alternative fuel vehicles. The links are provided for informational purposes and this site is not all inclusive of all available information. If you know of additional resources that should be included, please contact Eileen Singleton (esingleton@baltometro.org).

Automated Vehicles

Maryland CAV Emergency Response Plan developed by the Maryland CAV Working Group Emergency Responder Sub-Group provides recommendations for Emergency Response Plans that are submitted with applications for testing highly automated vehicles (HAVs) on public roads.

Summary of US Department of Transportation Automated Vehicle resources compiled by IAFC

Training Video by Waymo to educate emergency responders on how to deal with its autonomous vehicles, to guide public safety officials responding to incidents involving Waymo self-driving cars.

Cruise has developed Driverless Deployment Program Guidance for First Responders that details how to safely interact with AV fleet for Cruise’s driverless pilot in San Francisco. Additionally, Cruise has a detailed video guide for first responders on how to safely interact with Cruise AVs, whether there is a driver in the vehicle or not. Cruise has also developed FAQ: First Responder Cruise AV Interaction Protocol and Cruise AV First Responder Quick Reference.

Electric Vehicles

Emergency Response Guides - NHTSA portal with Standardized Emergency Response Information for Electric-Powered Vehicles - "Vehicle manufacturers submit emergency response guides and rescue sheets to NHTSA for covered electric-powered passenger cars, multipurpose passenger vehicles, trucks and buses. This provides first and second responders access to information regarding the safe handling of battery-, hybrid-, and fuel cell electric vehicles in emergencies and for towing and storing operations."

Electric Vehicle Home Charging: Tips for Your Community from FEMA

Interim Guidance for Electric and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped With High-Voltage Batteries  for Law Enforcement/Emergency Medical Services/Fire Department

Interim Guidance for Electric and Hybrid-Electric Vehicles Equipped With High-Voltage Batteries for Towing and Recovery Operators and Vehicle Storage Facilities

Safety Risks to Emergency Responders from Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in Electric Vehicles post by IAFC on NHTSA Encouraging First Responders to Review its Guidelines for Incidents Involving Electric of Hybrid Vehicles Following NTSB Study on Risks Posed by These Vehicles

IAFC Fire Department Response to Electrical Vehicle Fires provides considerations for responding to an electric or hybrid vehicle fire

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

February 2022 LEL Webinar: How LELs Can Inform and Influence LE Professionals and the Communities They Serve on ADAS: ADAS are gaining popularity across the country. Available in newer cars, these safety features include automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control, among many others. This webinar was designed to assist law enforcement liaisons in understanding ADAS safety features to inform and influence law enforcement professionals and the communities they serve. 

Alternative Fuels

NFPA - Emergency Response Guides for Alternative Fuel Vehicles NFPA site with the links to Response Guides to over 35 Alternative Fuel Vehicle manufacturers with FMVSS approvals 

NFPA Alternative Fuel Vehicle Safety Training for Tow Operators

Acronyms

Relevant acronyms for Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) and Highly Automated Vehicles (HAV).