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ALL EV AND BATTERY FIRE TRAINING COURSES for:

Councils and Government

Build a safer, smarter, electrification-ready organisation with EV FireSafe.

As Councils and Governments lead the shift to cleaner transport and sustainable infrastructure, battery fire awareness and preparedness are critical to protecting people, assets, and community trust.

EV FireSafe’s suite of online training helps Councils and Governments confidently manage this transition.
foundational EV AND BATTERY FIRE AWARENESS and safety

Level 1 - Foundational EV and Battery Fire Awareness

Everyone’s responsibility starts with awareness...EV and battery fire training designed to raise battery fire literacy across all levels of your organisation. Browse these courses:

20 min ESSENTIAL Battery Fire Safety Induction for Councils and Government

ALL staff training - equips council and government staff with essential EV and battery fire safety awareness in just 20 minutes.

Did you know our ESSENTIAL INDUCTION course is designed to train your whole organisation? Click here for group options and discounted pricing!
practical ev and battery fire safety knowledge

Level 2: Practical EV Fire Safety

Turning awareness into safe daily actions...safety protocols to reduce EV and battery fire incidents. Browse these courses:
in-depth ev and battery fire risk mitigation strategies

Level 3: Advanced EV Fire Risk Management

Specialised knowledge for those managing EV assets and incidents...in-depth information for incident and post-incident management, fire scene safety and strategic risk reduction. Browse these courses:

Who is this EV and battery fire safety training designed for?

These courses support Councils and Government Departments to safely and confidently transition to the new risks of an electrified world.

The Foundational courses are designed for your WHOLE organisation, with Practical and Advanced courses for people within these teams:

Fleet & Transport Teams

  • Fleet managers, drivers, and mechanics who operate, maintain, or supervise EVs, hybrids, e-bikes, and charging systems
  • Ensures understanding of battery fire risk, charging safety, and emergency response during fleet operations

Facilities & Asset Management

  • Facilities coordinators, maintenance teams, and building managers responsible for depots, offices, and car parks with charging stations.
  • Training helps them assess charging areas, manage electrical safety, and implement Safer Charging Systems across sites.

Emergency Management & Safety Personnel

  • Health & Safety officers, Fire Wardens, and Emergency Planners.
  • Learn how to respond safely to thermal runaway events, evacuate effectively, and coordinate with emergency services.

Infrastructure, Planning & Sustainability Teams

  • Urban planners, infrastructure engineers, and sustainability officers involved in EV charging rollout and public installations.
  • The EV Charging Site Assessment Course ensures risk-aware design and safe community infrastructure.

Corporate & Administrative Staff

  • Procurement, policy, and communications teams who make or influence decisions on electrification and sustainability.
  • Builds organisation-wide awareness of battery technology, risk mitigation, and safety leadership.

Community-Facing & Field Roles

  • Parking enforcement, rangers, events staff, and community engagement teams who work near EVs or charging hubs.
  • Helps them recognise early warning signs and know when (and how) to escalate safely.

Proudly developed by EV FireSafe

Battery and EV fire safety can feel complex, so thank you for showing up, learning and sharing, to help build a safer and more confident electrified workplace. 

These courses are built by a team of firefighters and experts with over 8 years of first hand experience, in-depth research and globally recognised thought-leadership.

Backed by the Australian Department of Defence, EV FireSafe’s work is fiercely independent and completely unbiased, giving you access to trusted, data-driven insights — not commercial products or fear-based sales.
Emma Sutcliffe
EV FireSafe Founder and Director