Lithium-ion battery fires
Lithium-ion batteries are powering more devices than ever. From personal electronics and mobility devices (e-bikes, scooters, wheelchairs) to energy storage systems (ESS), electric vehicles and manufacturing facilities, firefighters are responding to myriad incident types that require a new approach. These calls challenge our crews, in part due to their long duration. The FireRescue1 lithium-ion battery fire resource page includes news and subject-matter expert analysis of this emerging issue.
Boulder firefighters found the electric vehicle smoking and filled the box when it exploded
The Gilbert Fire & Rescue Department has created a program that helps firefighters identify homes with energy storage systems
Answering the most common questions, including how well Li-ion battery fire contaminants can be removed through PPE cleaning
Much like the individuals going into a blind date, firefighters should gather as much information as possible about Li-ion battery fires prior to response
The fire service’s trusted voice and unique insight can engage all stakeholders in understanding the associated risks
The guide shares strategies to mitigate the risks associated with lithium-ion battery fires
Educating the fire service and public on how to prevent and mitigate fires involving lithium-ion batteries
The toolkit provides fact sheets and resources that can be downloaded for free, co-branded and disseminated to your community
UL’s FSRI Fire Safety Academy shares free online training course on energy story systems
The FDNY has recorded 243 fires, 124 injuries and 17 deaths related to lithium-ion batteries in 2023
Modesto firefighters are placing electric vehicles in a large dumpster for a cool-down period after the fire
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said retailers need to stop selling batteries that do not meet national safety testing certification
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh says Brooklyn fire is the 17th fatal fire due to lithium-ion batteries
First responders from 23 agencies attended training in Cass County on the hazards of li-ion batteries
Fire involving li-ion batteries blocked the doorway of the second-floor apartment in Brooklyn
Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh told the online retailer the city has experienced 14 fire deaths to date caused by lithium-ion batteries
San Diego would be the first city in the county to battery storage and disposal
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
The discovery of a fake sticker in a fatal Queens fire has led to department to inspect e-bike shops across the city
Sanford firefighters work to stay up-to-date on the latest vehicle technology
Saltwater can trigger spontaneous combustion of lithium-ion batteries in electric cars, scooters and some golf carts
The fire service is uniquely positioned to lead the transition to more electric devices in our homes, workplaces and community as a whole
Wareham firefighters spent three hours fighting an electric car fire after it spontaneously began to burn
Sacramento firefighters say the Tesla had been sitting idle in a rack when it began to burn
Firefighters in Chaumont have contained the fire at the Convergent Energy and Power site and will stand a fire watch as the investigation begins
Commissioner Laura Kavanagh spoke to the Consumer Product Safety Commission urging new safety standards
Over 200 fires have been reported to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission from 39 states over two years
30 backup batteries for MRI machines had begun “off-gassing,” creating a hazmat incident in the Tampa facility
Chief Joe Jardin claims Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh ignored a call to support the ban and would not invite city council members to training on the fires
Mayor Eric Adams hopes the stations will give delivery workers a safer way to charge lithium-ion batteries
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