EV Training academy dedicated to fire services unveiled
Silverlake Automotive Recycling has unveiled the first Cobra EV Training Academy in the UK to help fire services safely handle electric vehicles.
It has partnered with Cold Cut Systems UK to establish the academy which is dedicated to helping fire fighters in southern England carry out their duties around electric vehicles.
The academy was officially opened on 27 November, when representatives from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Services as well as fire fighters from other services experienced both theory and practical training on the Cobra System from Cold Cut Systems.
The system has been developed to interrupt fire propagation in electric vehicle battery fires.
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Allen Prebble, managing director at Silverlake said: “We believe the Electric Vehicle Training Academy will deliver unquestionable value for our fire and rescue services, and we are delighted to make our facilities available for further training sessions in 2026.
“As an automotive recycler responsible for the safe management of end-of-life electric vehicles, we are committed to, and continue to invest in, innovative solutions that mitigate risk.”
Rob Cole, assistant chief fire officer at Hampshire and IOW Fire & Rescue Services, added: “The fire and rescue sector is facing an evolving risk landscape, and lithium-ion battery incidents are a clear and growing challenge across the UK. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service is committed to understanding emerging risks and exploring potential developments in tactics, training and technology that may support firefighter and public safety in the future.”
