The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Electric vehicle training as part of green drive for fire and rescue service
More than 100 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service technicians have been trained in electric vehicle maintenance.
The partnership between SFRS and Dundee and Angus College aims to ensure the emergency services will be prepared to transition their fleets to electric battery powered vehicles as they aim towards becoming carbon neutral by 2045.
Instructors from the college provided training to 105 technicians, covering levels 2 and 3 electric/ hybrid qualifications, including routine maintenance and vehicle system repair and replacement.
Recognised by The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), this training ensures that SFRS is equipped to safely maintain and repair EVS. It uses Dundee and Angus College’s state-of-the-art equipment, such as the Lucas Nuelle kit and suite of electric vehicles, to allow technicians to simulate fault scenarios and routine EV maintenance in a safe environment.
Scott Roberts, national fleet manager at Scottish Fire and Rescue Services, said: “As the adoption of electric vehicles continues to grow, it’s imperative our technicians are well-versed in this technology to safely maintain and repair these vehicles.
“The training provided by Dundee and Angus College has been invaluable in equipping our team with the knowledge and skills necessary to carry out their duties effectively and support our carbon footprint reduction goals.”