TIME FIGHTERS: THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN RENAULT AND THE FIRE SERVICE
a unique partnership since 2010
Developed between Renault and the emergency services, the aim of the initiative is to help firefighters save time and stay safe on call-outs and therefore save more lives.
The only car manufacturer in the world to have appointed a full-time Lieutenant-Colonel firefighter, Renault has been regularly training first responders for a number of years, in several countries, to deal with the latest generation of vehicles in its range.
The only car manufacturer in the world to have appointed a full-time Lieutenant-Colonel firefighter, Renault has been regularly training first responders for a number of years, in several countries, to deal with the latest generation of vehicles in its range.
more than
5,000
firefighters trained
firefighters trained in
19
countries
collaboration since
2010
over
4,000
vehicles donated*
*for firefighter training
training courses offered
What type pf training is given?
The training courses use real vehicles, in real-life conditions such as fires, extrication, underwater rescues, and more.
Theoretical and practical training is given and courses can last several days. Regular communication also keeps the emergency services abreast of any innovations that may affect them.
Theoretical and practical training is given and courses can last several days. Regular communication also keeps the emergency services abreast of any innovations that may affect them.
training on real vehicles
Renault has given 4,000 new vehicles to the fire service. These include latest-generation electric and hybrid models so that firefighters can become acquainted with the latest technology.
passenger extrication
Vital training on how to cut passengers free helps firefighters save time and work more efficiently. It also teaches them how to use QRescue, which gives them instant access to technical information about the vehicle involved in the accident. The car manufacturer and the fire service take part in annual extrication challenges in France, as well as in the World Rescue Challenge, once again using the latest vehicles provided.
extinguishing a burning vehicle
Did you know that Renault has invented the only protocol to extinguish electric battery fires caused by external sources? Despite what many people think, high-voltage batteries in our electric vehicles are very safe. However, acts of vandalism or a fire outbreak from the outside can lead to a fire on the inside. For this reason, real-life fire extinguishing training courses help drill First Responders to develop adapted actions and work quickly with Renault innovation, the Fireman Access.
testimonies
Read the testimonies of Renault’s partner firefighters.
Tautu - Chief Fire Officer - France
“The collaboration with Renault means we have the latest generation of vehicles, including those that you can now buy in dealerships. This means we get them in advance so we know how to deal with them on the actual day, which is a real advantage.”
Julio - rescue trainer - Spain
“My message for all vehicle manufacturers is to involve the emergency services in the design and manufacturing process.”
Rudiger - Fire Officer - Germany
“The collaboration with Renault is extremely valuable to us as firefighters.”
Ian - Chief Fire Officer - England
“I believe that Renault has thrown down the gauntlet for other manufacturers.”