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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.

Fire departments worldwide are experiencing an increase in fire incidents involving lithium-ion battery-powered devices. As these devices become more prevalent in use, we are seeing more related injuries and deaths.

UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute has launched a public safety education campaign to amplify preventative and protective measures that the public can take to mitigate the risks of Li-ion battery-powered devices going into thermal runaway.

A key objective of the campaign is to educate the fire service on the fire dynamics of Li-ion battery fires so they are comfortable educating their communities and aware of the operational best practices to extinguish these fires.

The bill mandates that the U.S. establishes safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in devices like e-bikes to prevent fire risks

Investigators determined that multiple lithium-ion batteries charging inside the Stacyville firehouse were the cause of the fire

An Overhaul Inventory Card can serve as a reminder to check for Li-ion battery-powered devices in a residential structure during overhaul

The guide shares strategies to mitigate the risks associated with lithium-ion battery fires

FDNY says roughly 100 lithium-ion batteries ignited in the basement of a Queens home operating an illegal e-bike repair shop

Li-ion batteries are here to stay and it’s on firefighters to keep up with advances in battery technology

The FDNY reports a 53% spike in fires caused by Lithium-ion batteries this year, urging New Yorkers to charge e-bikes and scooters outside as part of a new “Take It Outside” safety campaign