Hollywood Firefighters Use Cold Cut Cobra for Electric Vehicle Fires

New Technology for EV Fires

• ⚡ Electric vehicles (EVs) pose a unique fire hazard compared to traditional gas-powered cars due to their encased battery boxes.
• 💡 Hollywood Fire and Safety is pioneering the use of the Cold Cut Cobra system to combat these fires.

How Cold Cut Cobra Works

• 🛠️ This cutting extinguisher combines an iron mixture with water to create an abrasive power punch.
• 🎯 The system is designed to puncture holes into the large battery boxes of EVs.
• 💧 Penetrating the battery box is crucial to stop the fire's chain reaction, as EV batteries produce their own oxygen and toxic gases.

Regional Adoption and Safety

• 📍 Hollywood Fire is currently the only department in South Florida equipped with the Cold Cut Cobra.
• 📈 This technology helps the department stay ahead of the curve in safety measures for the growing number of EVs.
• 💬 Coral Springs is reportedly considering acquiring the same technology for their own use.