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DRW Enterprises is a Private firm that offers multi-level training on New Vehicle Technology including:
Fuel Cell Vehicles Hybrid Vehicles Alternative Powered Vehicles. Our training is Highly Technical.
Our goal is to provide you the training you need to STAY SAFE around ALL of these highly technical vehicles!
Training class levels are:
Basic Lecture - 2 hours
Advanced Lecture & Hands-On - 5 hours
In depth training - 10 hours (2 days)
Use the Contact Link below for more information.
Only provides training on Hybrid Vehicle Safety AND gives you a practical application of the training. We have engineered and built a HYBRID VEHICLE SIMULATOR (below) that has all the electrical circuits used on a Hybrid vehicle that you MUST KNOW. The Simulator allows you to take the training you've had and practice it! Contact us for training details.
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We also have designed and engineered a HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY SIMULATOR (below) for you to practice your training on. This HYBRID battery SIMULATOR allows you HANDS-ON training for each type of HV Battery disconnect used by vehicle manufacturers.
Train on the BATTERY SIMULATOR using OUR PPE!
 
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General Facts about Hybrids!
A Hybrid Vehicle contains two sources of energy that powers the vehicle: a normal internal combustion engine and HIGH VOLTAGE battery electric system. The HV batteries used to power these vehicles are 330 volts and can deliver 100 amps of current!! (SEE Hybrid electrical diagram) The driver cannot select the power source and it is unknown to the Emergency Responder which system is providing power. Electric cables run under the vehicle from front to back and voltage can be in these cables at anytime! According to hybrid vehicle manufacturers a Hybrid must be "Powered Down" prior to starting any extrication attempts.
Learn how to "Power Down" a HYBRID VEHICLE to keep your Emergency Responders SAFE! Contact Us for training information! Training includes:
- Hybrid Technology - "How they operate."
- How to identify a Hybrid vehicle.
- Which manufacturers make hybrids?
- Where are the "Power Down" components located?
- Special PPE required.
- How to manage a Hybrid High Voltage battery.
- HANDS-ON Training on the 'SIMULATORS!'
- Use our PPE on the 'SIMULATORS!'
- Firefighting tactics.
Training materials are available for your department at additional fees. Visit the DRW Store to view the items which include:
- Resource Guide for ‘1st out Engines.’
- Training CD
- Pocket Guides
Contact us if you have any questions.
Purchase our "Resource Guide". This guide was written especially for fire departments and designed to be placed in the cab of a "1st Out Apparatus" responding to Motor Vehicle Accidents. The Guide is bound on weather resistant paper with large print.
The Resource Guide includes:
- Pictures and High Voltage component location guidelines for each Hybrid Vehicle,
- High Voltage battery handling procedures,
- Required PPE, and
- Local resources where items can be purchased
- AND MUCH MORE!
- Annual updates are also available (for a nominal fee)
Purchase our "Hybrid Training CD" with current training materials on HYBRIDS in Power Point format and ready for use. Purchase our "Hybrid Pocket Guide."
This guide is designed specifically for Emergency Medical personnel and Law Enforcement personnel as a reference to the SAFETY precautions they should take at a hybrid vehicle accident. This guide contains pictures of ALL hybrid vehicles on the market today to make it easier to identify a hybrid.
To purchase materials please go to the DRW Store
All training and materials are prepared by:
Daniel R. Wimer. See Dan's Bio
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