Patrick Durham

Patrick Durham

Patrick Durham is the captain and training officer at Station 4 on the Troy (Michigan) Fire Department. He is Instructor 2 and Officer 2 certified. Durham is also a mechanical engineer, currently working on advanced development projects in the automotive industry, including, most recently, designing a multi-material battery structure for electric vehicles. Using knowledge gained while working for 15 years as a firefighter and as an engineer, Durham created classes to educate firefighters on a variety of technical topics, including the unique aspects of responding to electric vehicle incidents. Learn more at StacheD Training or reach Durham via e-mail.

Full list of Patrick Durham results

Lithium-ion battery fires: The missing data
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Without data, the extent of the problem is unknown
10 takeaways from UL’s FSRI lithium-ion battery symposium
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The event underscored the need for additional research, plus enhanced training and situational awareness, related to this hazard
Lithium-ion battery construction: Firefighters should know the differences
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From chemical make-up to cell construction, not all lithium-ion batteries are the same
Hurricane Ian highlights danger of submerged hybrid or electric vehicles
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Submerged vehicles can experience thermal runaway if water leaks into the battery box
‘My daughter was missing’: Lessons from the other side of the search experience
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Reflecting on the importance of preparation, follow-through and endurance
Electric vehicle fires: Where the waiting game wins
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Firefighters love testing new tactics and tools, but some methods simply don’t address the key issue with EV fires
Electric vehicle response: Fire attack and extrication basics
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Understand vehicle construction to effectively and safely manage EV fires and crashes

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