Tesla Joins San Bernardino County Fire to Train for the Future in Renewable Energy Safety
SAN BERNARDINO, CA – San Bernardino County Fire in partnership with Tesla hosted a west coast training event designed to prepare first responders for the evolving challenges presented by modern energy systems. Over the course of two days, fire and law enforcement agencies, public safety stakeholders, and towing professionals from across the region gathered at the San Bernardino Regional Emergency Training Center to engage in hands-on training with Tesla’s suite of energy and vehicle products.
Participants explored Tesla’s ecosystem firsthand, including electric vehicles, Megapack, Powerwall, Solar systems, and Supercharging infrastructure. Tesla engineers and product teams were on site to demonstrate current and next-generation products while facilitating discussions on responder and public safety.
“Tesla reached out and said they wanted to bring in their engineers, their teams, and actual Tesla products, not just what’s on the road today, but what’s coming tomorrow,” said Fire Chief Dan Munsey. “This training gave our firefighters a chance to engage directly with the technology, ask the tough safety questions, and talk through the best ways to keep both responders and the public safe as the renewable energy industry continues to grow.”
The event marked the first time Tesla has held this type of training event on the west coast. The only previous event of its kind was hosted in New York City with FDNY. Tesla brought production models, prototypes, and a full suite of energy storage components to the training grounds. The goal was clear: help first responders safely navigate incidents involving electric vehicles and energy systems with confidence and precision.
With the increasing adoption of clean energy and electric transportation, San Bernardino County Fire is taking a proactive stance in ensuring public and first responder safety. The Tesla training event exemplified a forward-thinking approach, placing San Bernardino County Fire at the forefront of modern hazard mitigation and emergency readiness.
San Bernardino County Fire is committed to preparedness, innovation, and forward thinking in response to the new challenges and emerging technologies we will be facing in the future.