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The EV First Responders Training pilot program will teach students how to manage EVs in emergency situations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"256\">The article highlights that the program will be offered at no cost and is specifically designed for paramedics, firefighters, police officers, automotive technicians, and students in other related programs. Students will learn essential skills such as managing lithium-ion battery fires, immobilizing EVs, and using personal protective equipment correctly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"256\"><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">Read the August 21 e-newsletter <\/span><a style=\"font-size: 1em;\" href=\"https:\/\/academica.ca\/top-ten\/niagara-launches-ev-safety-training-pilot-program-through-rbc-foundation-pledge\/\">here<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1em;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<article id=\"post-1433776\" class=\"post-1433776 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-media-coverage\">\n<footer><\/footer>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Academica Group&#8217;s Top Ten e-newsletter shared NC&#8217;s announcement about the launch of a new\u00a0electric vehicle (EV) safety training pilot program thanks to a $450K pledge from RBC Foundation. 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