31409E Fire action notice - electric vehicles (rigid glow in the dark safety sign) Photoluminescent Rigid (200x150mm) Safety Sign

Fire services typically avoid putting an EV fire out, and rather allow it to burn out in a controlled manner. However, in confined spaces like car parks, firefighting might be necessary, demanding more than double the water required for extinguishing traditional internal combustion engine vehicle fires. Using water to extinguish an EV fire might not be effective and could pose additional risks due to the high voltage system. Emergency responders should use specialised equipment designed for electrical fires, this may include the use of AVD (Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion) extinguishers. This sign helps to advise on the actions to take in the event of discovering an EV fire.