HB 2451 will provide specialized training from the state, so that every Virginia firefighter understands the proper approach and suppression methods when faced with an EV fire.
The public safety profession is mentally taxing, often beyond a degree that many citizens can even imagine, so it is only right that we provide the necessary resources to protect the mental health of public safety professionals who choose a life of service to others.Īs electric vehicles have become more prevalent, there has been significant concern by fire departments across Virginia regarding fires that are associated with these vehicles. Two primary races pitting incumbents against each other a byproduct of redistricting will also ensure one current senator and one current delegate won’t be a part of next year’s General Assembly. We rightfully focus a lot of time and resources on the physical safety of public safety personnel, and HB 1775 ensures that we are also looking out for their mental health. Wampler had been drawn into the same district as Del. Two were bills that I carried during the 2023 General Assembly session.
This week, I joined Governor Glenn Youngkin and Delegate Emily Brewer (R-Suffolk) where the Governor signed three public safety bills.
