Total safety solutions

26/09/2025

Safety isn’t just about what should work, it’s about what we can trust to work.
In everyday life, we often add an extra layer of protection even when it feels “technically unnecessary.” For example, before changing a light fitting, many of us don’t just rely on the wall switch—we isolate the main supply and check with a tester. Why? Because relying on *assumptions* can be risky.

The same principle applies to electric vehicles. On paper, crash designs *should* isolate the traction battery. But “should” isn’t certainty. At a recent conference, an American investigator shared that isolation contacts failed in over 40% of crash investigations. That’s a staggering figure, and a reminder that safety-by-assumption is not good enough.

This is where tools like the Emergency Plug come in. It provides an immediate, effective safeguard against unintended vehicle movement, buying time until additional measures (like service disconnects or low-voltage isolations) can be applied. And in cases where the vehicle’s own systems don’t trigger (e.g. airbags not deployed), the Emergency Plug becomes even more vital. Simple. Quick. Reliable. The kind of tool you want in the box when “should” isn’t good enough.

👉 Discover how the Emergency Plug keeps first responders safe. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3PSARr7

16/09/2025

Thank you for visiting us at IAA Mobility in Munich!🇩🇪 We look back on an inspiring week at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. It was great to connect with so many industry professionals and partners who share our mission: making mobility safer and smarter.

Your interest in our innovative solutions of the EV-Trainer and the Garage Plug® shows the growing importance of safety and preparedness in a rapidly changing mobility world. 🚒

Together, we drive safety, efficiency, and reliability forward and together, we protect mechanics and first responders worldwide. Thank you for your time, your questions, and your trust. We look forward to building the future of safety with you!

10/09/2025

Recently, we supported our Polish distributor Fire stop poland
during a demo day in Poland! We gave a demonstration to various fire brigades, introducing them to:

✅ Emergency Plug - Quickly and safely disabling vehicles.
✅ Stingray One - Fire extinguishing system brings burning high voltage batteries safely, efficiently, and quickly under control.
✅ EV Trainer - Realistic training for electric vehicle incidents.

Together, we showcase what matters most: safety, efficiency, and reliability in action. Technology that protects first responders especially when every second counts.

02/09/2025

IAA MOBILITY in Munich! 🚗 🇩🇪 From 9-12 September, Total Safety Solutions will be part of the Netherlands Pavilion at the Exhibition Center Messe München, stand B2.C20.

We’ll be showcasing our latest innovations:
🔹 The EV Trainer: A practical learning module for mechanics and emergency responders
🔹 The Garage Plug®: To safely secure electric vehicles in your garage
🔹 The AVL Stingray: Fire extinguishing system brings burning high voltage batteries safely, efficiently, and quickly under control.

Come and discover how we help mechanics and emergency responders work more safely with electric vehicles. Will we see you there? 🙌

27/08/2025

🚨 EV fire in a parking garage… what now? 🔥🚗 An electric vehicle catching fire is already a serious challenge, but in a parking garage the risks multiply. Limited space, poor ventilation, heat build-up, toxic smoke, and a battery that can keep burning from the inside out make the situation even more dangerous.

With EVs, it’s never just “put the fire out and move on.” Lithium-ion batteries can reignite hours later due to *thermal runaway*, and in a confined space like a parking structure, that means even greater danger for responders and civilians.

This is why preparation matters. You need the right tools to cool the battery internally without putting firefighters at risk, like the Stingray One.

A parking garage fire involving an EV isn’t a normal fire. It requires different tactics, different tools, and a different mindset.

💡 Are your teams ready for this scenario?

Want to know more about the Stingray One? Visit our website: https://bit.ly/48vBcI6

19/08/2025

✅ At Total Safety Solutions, we fully support this initiative! As EV adoption accelerates, first responders need more than just awareness—they need hands-on skills, proven tools, and confidence to act decisively in high-risk situations.

From understanding how EVs behave differently after a crash to managing thermal runaway and battery fires, the challenges are unlike anything seen with traditional vehicles. That’s why our mission has always been to bridge the gap with:

🔹 Realistic EV training modules like the EV Trainer®
🔹 Smart tools for safer interventions, including the Emergency Plug®, which prevents unintended vehicle movement, and the Stingray One, designed for internal battery cooling
🔹 Best practices aligned with NFPA 70E, ISO 6469-1 and other global standards

Workshops like these are a vital step toward national emergency preparedness, and we’re proud to be part of the global effort to keep responders and communities safe.

💡 Want to learn more about how we help emergency teams prepare for EV incidents? 👉 https://bit.ly/4kYtuvX

For more information about the Department of Environment’s Request for Proposal on EV first responder training:

🔗 https://bit.ly/45kCiVO

11/08/2025

🚨 What does your plug say? Read the lights, read the risks. 🔌⚠️ In high-pressure EV incidents, seconds matter and so does knowing what your Emergency Plug® is telling you.

Here’s what the light signals really mean:

🟢 Flashing Green (Self-Test): The plug is starting up and checking all systems. All good.
🔵 Constant Blue: Safe contact! The EV is in charging safety mode and can't move on its own.
🟢 Flashing Green (While Inserted): No contact. The EV hasn’t registered the plug. No movement prevention.
🟡 Flashing Yellow: Partial contact. Don’t count on full safety.
🔴 Flashing Red: Contact lost. Reconnect, reset, and check vehicle status.
🟠 Flashing Orange: Manual switch-off confirmed. Safe to store.

💡 Tip: Always block the wheels. Even when plugged in, certain EVs can still roll especially if the brake isn't engaged.

Every signal tells a story. Missing one can mean putting your team at risk.

✅ Know the lights.
✅ Understand the signals.
✅ Respond with confidence.

05/08/2025

🚨 EV fire shuts down Boston traffic, but everyone made it out safe 🔥 On a Friday morning (11 July), a Chevrolet EV caught fire on the Mass Pike near the Prudential Tunnel in Boston turning a routine hospital trip into a life-threatening emergency. Inside the car were Brian and his 90-year-old grandfather. Despite flames entering the cabin, both managed to escape just before the vehicle exploded into a fireball.

"It was terrifying... you don’t realize the amount of danger you’re in until it’s over," Brian told local news, grateful for the fast response of Boston firefighters and a state trooper who used a handheld extinguisher before fire crews arrived.

While traffic was backed up across the city for hours, the real story is what could’ve gone differently and how preparedness saves lives.

At Total Safety Solutions, we believe every EV responder deserves the tools, training, and tactics to act safely and decisively. Incidents like this highlight:

- The silent danger of high-voltage systems
- The urgency of immediate evacuation protocols
- The need for proper EV fire suppression tools like the Stingray One
- And the importance of preparation, long before a fire breaks out

Everyone walked away from this one. But that’s not always the case.

🧯 Let’s keep responders and civilians safe with the right knowledge, the right gear, and the right training.

👉 For more information, read the article: https://cbsn.ws/4m0dkSH

The driver of the electric car that caught fire on the Mass. Pike and led to massive traffic jams throughout the city Friday said he's sorry.

30/07/2025

⚠️ “𝗜𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲” 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘀 “𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲.” After an electric vehicle crash, things might appear under control. No smoke, no flames, the vehicle is no longer moving. But don’t be fooled.

🔋 The vehicle may still be live and carry high voltage.
💨 Gases can be building up inside the battery.
🔥 A thermal runaway can still occur hours after the initial incident.

For first responders, tow operators and technicians, these are invisible risks with serious consequences. Without proper tools and training, delayed action or a wrong assumption can put lives in danger.

With the Emergency Plug®, responders can safely and quickly disable systems. And with the EV Trainer®, teams learn to recognize hidden dangers and respond with confidence.

22/07/2025

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝗩𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹-𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝘀? It’s a question we hear a lot. The truth? Electric vehicles aren’t more dangerous, but they are fundamentally different.

While EVs statistically catch fire less often, the nature of those fires poses a unique challenge. 🔥 Lithium-ion batteries can burn hotter, last longer, and reignite hours after the flames appear to be out. What’s more, these fires start deep inside the battery pack — sealed off and difficult to reach. And even after a crash, a silent EV might still be fully powered and ready to move, unless it’s properly shut down.

At Total Safety Solutions, we help emergency teams prepare for exactly these scenarios. Tools like the Emergency Plug® make EVs safe to approach. The Stingray One cools batteries from the inside out. And with the EV Trainer®, responders get hands-on experience before they face the real thing.

EVs aren’t more dangerous, but they do require a smarter approach. ✅

16/07/2025

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗩 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲? ⚠️ Electric vehicle incidents may look familiar, but they require an entirely different approach. A wrong decision made in the first few moments can quickly escalate the situation from hidden battery fires to unpredictable vehicle movement, the risks are real and often misunderstood.

An EV might still be live after a crash, even if it appears off. Standard firefighting tools might not reach the battery source. And thermal runaway can continue long after visible flames disappear. In that kind of pressure, hesitation or incorrect action isn’t just a mistake. It’s a safety risk. 🚗💥

With the EV Trainer®, first responders can build real-world experience in a safe, low-voltage training environment, learning to recognize danger, act with confidence, and avoid critical errors before it counts. You don’t want your team learning on the job. You want them ready the moment it matters. ⏱️

Let’s make sure they are. 🔗 Discover EV training that makes the difference: https://bit.ly/4ihnpJ7

15/07/2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of retired Battalion Chief Christopher D. Scalone, who succumbed to his WTC-related illness on November 13, 2023.
Chief Scalone proudly served our department for 43 dedicated years, exemplifying courage, leadership, and unwavering commitment to duty.
He is survived by his beloved wife Victoria, his mother Dorothy, his sister Debra, and many extended family members and friends who will forever cherish his memory.
His battle may be over, but his legacy lives on.
WE WILL NEVER, EVER FORGET. 💔🕊️🙏🇺🇸
September 11, 2001 — and every hero we’ve lost since.