Electric Fire
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
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
Two unconfirmed explosions were reportedly heard, briefly trapping two crewmembers, a Malden spokesperson said
The department wants the public to know that while lithium-ion batteries are safe to use, problems can occur if the batteries are defective, damaged or mishandled
Members of the association’s Safety and Health Section and Fire and Life Safety Section are now working on a lithium-ion toolkit for fire departments
Future electric vehicles may include a battery cell shut-off feature and an onboard extinguisher
Firefighters love testing new tactics and tools, but some methods simply don’t address the key issue with EV fires
Training tips for the unique hazards associated with rooftop blazes
The resources, part of the group’s National Electric Safety Month campaign, detail the impact of photovoltaics, electric vehicles and energy storage systems
Jonathan Flagler was overcome with smoke and later died at the hospital
Firefighters rescued three other children; investigators say that a new space heater and the house’s electrical wiring caused the blaze
Understand vehicle construction to effectively and safely manage EV fires and crashes
The Felicity Ace was carrying approximately 4,000 vehicles, with electric vehicles hampering extinguishment efforts
How firefighters should handle a fire in a suspected non-certified building with solar panels
Do you know which precautions to take when responding to these types of incidents?
All the deaths were due to smoke inhalation, a spokeswoman for the city’s medical examiner said
One firefighter was seriously hurt in the Bronx blaze that over 160 responded to
Why do these systems catch on fire and how do we manage it?
While recent incidents have caused injuries, a battery-related fire earlier in the year killed a 9-year-old boy
Video shows how one contact with a charged wire can lead to terrifying events
Extrication
FDNY will use the donated Volvo XC40 Recharge to gain hands-on experience in occupant extrication from battery electric vehicles
What firefighters must understand about downed power lines and other energy sources
The announcement comes after two of the electric cars caught fire following recall repairs
Tackling questions from the FireRescue1 community about how to best prepare for fires involving this increasingly common technology
Agencies are (or should be) preparing for continued rolling blackouts meant to minimize the risk of electrical line-caused fires
Lower Merion Twp. crews spent 3 hours at the scene; an independent investigation will be conducted to find the cause
The fire chief was surprised to learn nearly 100 tons of lithium batteries were being stored at the location
Captain Richard Birt shares a bread-and-butter approach to mitigating residential structure fires involving solar panel and energy storage systems
The Office of the State Fire Marshal ruled the fire accidental, due to an “unspecified event” involving the solar panel system
The Austin Fire Department is planning future training on electric car fires after the high-profile crash in their state
