Volvo Car USA donates XC40 Recharge to Boston Fire Department for Safety Training
On May, 6 2022, Volvo Car USA provided the Boston Fire Department with a brand new XC40 Recharge in order to educate first responders how to safely rescue occupants involved in an accident with a battery electric vehicle. Because pure electric vehicles require different extraction procedures, the XC40 Recharge will help the Fire Department develop new emergency strategies to ensure safety for all drivers. As Volvo starts to put more all-electric vehicles on the road, it is important that first responders safely work around the primary battery and high voltage wiring found in such vehicles. Additionally , the XC Recharge is made with high strength steel, requiring first responders to use even more specialized extrication procedures. Although t he components of an electric vehicle can have an impact on where first responders should cut into the vehicle, with proper training and safety guidelines, both occupants and first responders are ensured safety. Made with c