New Jersey A3679 establishes a temporary grant program for electric vehicle fire suppression technology.

New Jersey A3679 creates a temporary grant program within the Division of Fire Safety to award up to $5,000 to county fire marshals or county code enforcers for purchasing and testing emerging technology to suppress electric vehicle fires. The program aims to address the challenges faced by firefighters in extinguishing electric vehicle fires, as highlighted by the National Transportation Safety Board. The grants are funded by the Universal Service Fund, with up to $115,000 available, including $10,000 for program administration.

New Jersey A3679 establishes a temporary grant program for electric vehicle fire suppression technology.

New Jersey A3679 creates a temporary grant program within the Division of Fire Safety to award up to $5,000 to county fire marshals or county code enforcers for purchasing and testing emerging technology to suppress electric vehicle fires. The program aims to address the challenges faced by firefighters in extinguishing electric vehicle fires, as highlighted by the National Transportation Safety Board. The grants are funded by the Universal Service Fund, with up to $115,000 available, including $10,000 for program administration.