MREA PV 210.01 Firefighter Safety and Renewable Energy Systems

Course Description:

In the past, only firefighters in remote or rural areas ever expected to see renewable energy systems during emergency responses. Today, the proliferation of utility interactive photovoltaic systems in urban, suburban, and interface areas means that all firefighters and their commanders will encounter these systems eventually.

Participants in this course will learn suggested response guidelines for firefighter safety with renewable energy systems, National Electrical Code implications for both PV installers and firefighters, and discuss scenarios to increase awareness of procedures critical to safety.

Course Instructors:

Dan Fink, Buckville Energy Consulting

Continuing Education Units:

• Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) in the U.S. and Canada, and the Institute for Sustainable Power Quality (ISPQ) internationally - 6.0 credit hours
• NABCEP PV Installer Certification - 6.0 continuing education credits (code specific)

Required Materials:

• Pen or pencil
• Paper
• Calculator
• Lunch

Prerequisites:

PV 101 Basic Photovoltaics or PV 701 Photovoltaic Technology Instructor Institute or firefighter