What Does the Training Cover?

Our EV Charger Fire Safety Awareness Training provides a practical introduction to EV charging infrastructure, associated fire risks and the actions employees should take to help maintain a safe environment.

Understanding EV Charging Equipment

An introduction to electric vehicle charging systems and their operation.

Topics include:

• Different types of EV chargers and charging equipment.
• How EV charging systems operate.
• Key components of charging infrastructure.
• Typical charging locations, including workplaces, car parks and commercial properties.

Understanding EV Charging Fire Risks

Explore the potential causes and consequences of fires involving EV charging equipment and electric vehicles.

Topics include:

• Electrical faults, overheating and equipment failure.
• Damaged charging cables, connectors and charging units.
• Installation and maintenance-related risks.
• Lithium-ion battery hazards.
• Thermal runaway, fire spread, hazardous smoke and re-ignition.
• Environmental and operational factors that may increase fire risks.

Recognising Hazards & Early Warning Signs

Learn how to identify potential problems before they develop into more serious incidents.

Topics include:

• Recognising damaged charging equipment and vehicle components.
• Identifying overheating, unusual smells, smoke and sparking.
• Spotting discolouration and other signs of electrical damage.
• Identifying unsafe charging practices.
• Recognising obstructions and hazards around charging areas.
• Understanding when equipment should be taken out of use and reported.

Safe EV Charging Practices

Understand the everyday precautions that help reduce the risk of incidents.

Topics include:

• Safe use of EV charging equipment.
• Preventing damage to charging cables and connectors.
• Maintaining clear and accessible charging areas.
• Recognising and reporting suspected faults.
• Avoiding the use of defective equipment.
• Employee responsibilities for maintaining a safe charging environment.

Emergency Response & Fire Safety Procedures

Develop an understanding of the appropriate actions to take when an EV charger or electric vehicle presents a potential fire hazard.

Topics include:

• Responding to signs of overheating, smoke or fire.
• Raising the alarm and contacting emergency services.
• Following building evacuation procedures.
• Maintaining a safe distance from an incident.
• Communicating relevant information to emergency responders.
• Understanding the dangers associated with EV battery fires.
• Recognising why untrained personnel should not attempt to tackle EV battery fires or interfere with damaged charging equipment.

Staff Roles & Responsibilities

Establish clear responsibilities for identifying, reporting and escalating EV charging-related safety concerns.

Topics include:

• Responsibilities of employees and building occupants.
• The role of managers, fire wardens and facilities teams.
• Reporting equipment defects, incidents and near misses.
• Escalating potential fire hazards.
• Following organisational and site-specific emergency procedures.
• Maintaining awareness through ongoing training and refresher sessions.

Practical Scenarios & Knowledge Assessment

Reinforce learning through realistic workplace scenarios and practical discussion.

Topics include:

• Responding to damaged EV charging equipment.
• Recognising and reporting suspected overheating.
• Appropriate actions during an EV-related fire incident.
• Reviewing emergency response decisions.
• A short knowledge assessment to reinforce key learning outcomes.

Who Should Attend?

Our EV Charger Fire Safety Awareness Training is suitable for organisations that provide, manage or oversee electric vehicle charging facilities.

The programme is particularly relevant for:

• Facilities and property management teams.
• Building managers and maintenance personnel.
• Fire wardens and health & safety representatives.
• Car park and site management teams.
• Employees using workplace EV charging facilities.
• Commercial property owners and managing agents.
• Organisations responsible for multiple buildings or sites.

No previous technical knowledge of EV charging systems is required.

Flexible Training for Single & Multi-Site Organisations

Consistent Fire Safety Awareness Across Your Property Portfolio

Managing fire safety awareness across multiple buildings can be challenging, particularly where EV charging infrastructure varies between locations.

Fireguard’s training programme is designed to provide a consistent foundation of EV fire safety knowledge across your organisation, without the need to conduct individual site visits at every property.

Our general awareness programme can be delivered as a standalone training service, helping organisations efficiently educate staff across their building portfolio.

Where appropriate, training content can also incorporate:

• Existing organisational emergency response procedures.
• Site-specific fire safety arrangements.
• Relevant findings from previously completed EV fire risk assessments.
• Additional considerations identified at higher-risk locations.

This approach combines standardised staff awareness with the flexibility to recognise individual building requirements.

The training complements existing fire risk assessments and emergency arrangements but does not replace the need for appropriate site-specific assessments where required.

Learning Outcomes

What Will Participants Gain?

By the end of the training, participants should be able to:

✓ Understand the basic operation of EV charging equipment.

✓ Recognise common EV charging fire hazards and associated risks.

✓ Identify early warning signs of overheating, damage or equipment failure.

✓ Apply good practice when using and working around EV charging facilities.

✓ Understand the risks associated with lithium-ion battery fires.

✓ Respond appropriately to suspected faults and emergency situations.

✓ Follow established reporting, evacuation and emergency procedures.

✓ Understand their individual responsibilities in supporting EV charging fire safety.

Why Choose Fireguard?

Specialist Knowledge. Practical Training. Safer Workplaces.

At Fireguard Solutions & Services, we understand the evolving fire safety challenges associated with electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries and modern charging infrastructure.

Our approach focuses on practical knowledge, hazard awareness and emergency preparedness, helping organisations protect their people, property and operations.

What sets us apart?

Specialist Lithium-Ion Fire Safety Knowledge
Our experience with lithium-ion battery fire risks and associated safety solutions enables us to deliver relevant, practical awareness training.

Practical, Workplace-Focused Content
Training is designed around realistic situations employees may encounter, rather than unnecessary technical complexity.

Suitable for Multiple Locations
A consistent training programme that can support organisations managing extensive property portfolios.

Flexible & Adaptable
Content can be aligned with existing organisational procedures and relevant EV fire risk assessment findings.

A Wider Fire Safety Partner
Beyond training, Fireguard provides a comprehensive range of fire safety services, equipment and specialist solutions to help organisations manage workplace risks.

Book EV Charger Fire Safety Awareness Training

Make EV Charging Safety Part of Your Organisation’s Fire Safety Strategy

Whether you manage a single commercial property or an extensive portfolio of buildings, Fireguard can help your employees develop the awareness needed to recognise EV charging hazards and respond safely.

Contact our team today to discuss your training requirements and request a quotation.