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County Drill - Hybrid Automobiles
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Description
Deputy Chief Schomburg researched and organized training on the new breed of automobiles that are growing in popularity, the hybrid. A hybrid automobile utilizes a battery-powered electric motor assisted by a small gasoline engine to obtain very high mileage ratings. In many ways, the hybrids are identical to standard automobiles with the main difference being under the hood. The training focused on tactical considerations and precautions to be taken when a hybrid auto is involved in a motor vehicle collision or a fire. The variety of systems developed by the different auto manufacturers makes it difficult to identify specific procedures for rendering the vehicle safe during an emergency, however overall precautions were reviewed. Bill Page Honda graciously allowed us to borrow a hybrid Civic to use for the drill. We were able to also gather important information from the sales personnel and service technicians at Bill Page Honda and Bill Page Toyota.
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