Dover ­– In a first throughout the country, every fire department in the State has received a vehicle fire blanket including Dover Air Force Base and the Air National Guard.

Executive Director Drew Slater states, “At Energize Delaware, we are committed to enhancing safety and resilience in our communities. Providing fire blankets to every fire department in Delaware is one way we can support first responders with essential tools to protect lives and property during emergencies.”

According to 2023 vehicle fire data, there are more gas and hybrid vehicle fires per 100,000 vehicles than by electric vehicles. These blankets can be used regardless of the vehicle fuel type to help extinguish flames, reduce the release of harmful toxic fumes, and protect firefighters.

There are unique challenges in the rare event of an electric battery fire, including the amount of time and resources to put out the fire. Additionally, the first of secondary fires is increased, which can lead to longer time to extinguish flames, increased water consumption, and hazard transporting the vehicles. These blankets help reduce secondary fires and allow for safe vehicle transport while supporting first responders.

The fire blankets were distributed at a demonstration event at the Delaware State Fire School, organized by Atlantic Emergency Solutions and led by industry-leading fire blanket manufacturer, Bridgehill®.  Battling electric vehicle fires through traditional methods uses large volumes of water and can take up to several days to fully extinguish while releasing toxic fumes into the environment. Fire blankets can be quickly deployed by firefighters in just minutes, extinguishing flames while containing gases and fumes.

Energize Delaware offers energy-efficiency and renewable energy programs that help Delawareans reduce their carbon footprint by promoting sustainable energy solutions for a thriving environment and economy. Inspired by their vision, Energize Delaware regularly introduces new, innovative, and relevant solutions that will power tomorrow with clean, efficient, and affordable energy. To learn more, please visit: EnergizeDelaware.org

A premier provider of fire and emergency solutions, Atlantic is comprised of sales and service professionals serving nine states and the District of Columbia. Atlantic offers service through a combination of 25 locations across its territory comprised of Paint & Collision Centers, Regional Service Centers, and a large mobile service fleet. For more convenient and faster service, Atlantic is actively pursuing additional locations across their territory.

Additionally, Atlantic represents more than 300 leading manufacturers including Pierce Manufacturing, 3M Scott Safety, Bullard, Frontline Communications, Road Rescue, Wheeled Coach, Skeeter Emergency Vehicles, Task Force Tips and more. For more information, visit www.AtlanticEmergency.com

About Bridgehill
Bridgehill® is dedicated to protecting lives, property and the environment. From car fires to house fires and wildfires, our fire blankets enable you to quickly and safely isolate a fire before it causes greater damage or loss of life. Our products combine pioneering space-age technology with simplicity of use – and are the only solution capable of containing fires in lithium batteries and electric vehicles. We’re headquartered in Larvik, Norway and work with partners across the world.