HB 3798
Directs the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to collaborate with the State Fire Marshal to deliver training to emergency responders on responding to fires resulting from lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training to work with the State Fire Marshal to provide specialized training to emergency responders. The training will focus on how to safely and effectively respond to fires caused by lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles. The department will take the lead in organizing and delivering this crucial training to ensure responders are prepared for these increasingly common types of fires.
Key provisions
- Directs the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) to collaborate with the State Fire Marshal.
- Requires training for emergency responders on fires resulting from lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles.
- Designates DPSST as the lead agency for delivering the training.
- Allows for independent or joint delivery of the training by DPSST and the State Fire Marshal.
- Addresses potential risks to surrounding vegetation and structures from these fires.
- Allocates $1,000,000 to DPSST for the biennium to fund the training program.
Who is affected
- Emergency Responders (firefighters, police, etc.)
- Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
- State Fire Marshal
- Electric Vehicle Owners
- Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturers
Notable changes
- Recognizes the growing concern regarding fires related to lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Shelly Boshart Davis
Cosponsor
Arguments in favor
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Supporters of HB 3798 emphasize the need for standardization in responding to lithium-ion battery fires, citing concerns about the safety of first responders and the environment. They argue that the bill would provide a much-needed solution by enhancing statewide efforts in training firefighters to respond effectively to such fires, ensuring community safety. The Oregon Fire Chiefs Association specifically endorses HB 3798 as it aligns with their goal of providing specialized training for emergency responders on handling fires involving lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles. By standardizing response protocols, supporters believe the bill would mitigate risks and promote a safer environment for both first responders and the public.
Source: Testimony Summaries
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