Electric Fire
Milford firefighters quickly knocked down fire on the roof before it extended into the home’s interior
Researchers are experimenting with a “self-extinguishing” battery for electric vehicles, while one car manufacturer is exploring compressed hydrogen as a fuel source
Answering the most common questions, including how well Li-ion battery fire contaminants can be removed through PPE cleaning
Understanding the shift from traditional 12-volt systems to innovative 48-volt architectures, with high-voltage systems becoming the new norm
Firefighters from six departments worked to extinguish a burning Tesla on I-65 in Autauga County
Modesto firefighters are placing electric vehicles in a large dumpster for a cool-down period after the fire
Norwalk firefighters used multiple dry chemical extinguishers to put the fire out
Li-ion batteries are here to stay and it’s on firefighters to keep up with advances in battery technology
It’s time for the fire service to get a seat at the table of technological advancements that will impact our service delivery
Sanford firefighters work to stay up-to-date on the latest vehicle technology
The fire service is uniquely positioned to lead the transition to more electric devices in our homes, workplaces and community as a whole
The 2023 Mercedes Benz EQE350+ electric vehicle wasn’t being charged when it began to burn
FFs from several departments battled a rooftop fire at a pharmaceutical supply warehouse in Mercer County
Eric Valliere, chair of the Fire Department Safety Officers Association, spoke with FireRescue1 about this year’s safety push around electric batteries
Orlando will begin testing two driverless buses that will run daily on traditional bus routes
The fatal fire happened amid growing concern in the city about fires linked to the lithium ion batteries that power electric bikes and scooters
Ziamatic’s Vehicle Cooling Units were designed to use less water and manpower to get EV fires under control safely
Without data, the extent of the problem is unknown
When lithium-ion batteries are stored in bulk, the volatile fuel load presents a major challenge for firefighters
Researchers around the world are independently working to solve the challenges firefighters face with electric vehicle fires, so why aren’t we sharing our findings?
The event underscored the need for additional research, plus enhanced training and situational awareness, related to this hazard
The blaze injured 3 firefighters and 3 EMS providers while destroying DNA evidence
Novato Chief Bill Tyler said officials will work to ensure the facility has ample notification and warning systems to quickly stop potential fires from spreading
Key factors fire departments should consider when developing procedures for EVs and other devices powered by lithium-ion batteries
More than 200 firefighters from 50 units responded to the five-alarm blaze within four minutes, according to the department
Plus a call to manufacturers and legislators to provide more funding, education and resources to properly equip first responders
From chemical make-up to cell construction, not all lithium-ion batteries are the same
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