Volvo Car USA Provides XC40 Recharge to the New York City Fire Department

With a history in safety leadership, Volvo Car USA donated a fully electric XC40 Recharge vehicle to the FDNY to help further the cause of post-accident safety involving battery electric vehicles (BEV).

After an accident, one of the most important tasks emergency services need to accomplish is the safe extrication of vehicle occupants. While FDNY has been saving lives in conventionally powered vehicles for decades, the rise of all-electric vehicles presents new challenges. BEVs feature a large primary battery and high voltage wiring that may change where first responders should attempt to cut into the vehicle. Additionally, a car with as much ultra-high-strength steel as a Volvo XC40 Recharge requires specialized extrication procedures.

The FDNY will use the donated vehicle to help update training procedures and real-life protocols when it comes to battery powered vehicles, with the aim to both quickly and safely extricate passengers and keep first responders safe.

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