#SafetyStandDown social roundup: FDs teach the public about the risks of lithium-ion batteries

By FireRescue1 Staff

The IAFC’s Safety Stand Down 2023 theme, “Lithium-Ion Batteries: Are You Ready?” provided critically important training information for firefighting and firefighter health and safety. With #safetystanddown2023 fire departments across the country shared how they were training their personnel on this topic.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Live Fire Training

Miami-Dade firefighters spent the week training on lithium-ion battery fires that included using Isolation Blankets and a specially designed EV nozzle.

Virginia Beach, Va. Fire Department

The Virginia Beach Fire Department reminded its citizens to be smart about the use, storage and disposal of lithium-ion batteries.

Jacksonville, Fla.

The Jacksonville Fire Department shared what "thermal runaway" is and what citizens should immediately do in the case of a fire.

 

West Palm Beach, Fla. Fire Department

On Instagram, the West Palm Beach Fire Department provided valuable tips on e-bikes and scooters.

 

 

 

 

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San Diego Fire-Rescue Department

San Diego Fire-Rescue Hazmat battalion chiefs shared lithium-ion battery safety tips in a Facebook video.

 

Tampa, Fla. Fire Rescue

Tampa citizens were told that their firefighters would be focusing on responding to lithium-ion battery fires.

   

Montgomery County, Md. Fire Rescue Services

Fire recruits in Montgomery County learned about lithium-ion battery fires and how to educate the public about the dangers.

 

Recruit Class 52 tuned in to this week's Safety Stand Down video. A focus of @mcfrs CRR Recruit Academy Class is on Lithium-Ion Battery safety & how to educate the community about the dangers. #lithium #batteries pic.twitter.com/4ax8XaULg1

— MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire (@mcfrs) June 22, 2023

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