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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.
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.
FireRescue1’s Firefighting Grants topic section is an online resource page designed to keep Fire departments informed of the availability of grants that can be used to fund projects, product purchases and programs to help keep their community safe.
Ventilation, forcible entry and extrication are bread-and-butter operations, but without the right tools, it’s nearly impossible to achieve successful outcomes. This guide details the key considerations for purchasing tools for ventilation, forcible entry, extrication and other tasks that require in-depth knowledge of how the tool works, how far it can be pushed, and how to maximize its abilities.
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