Lithium-Ion Batteries
Battery fires have become one of the most challenging and perplexing incidents for the fire service in recent years. With the continued growth in the use and sale of battery-powered devices and the corresponding increase in battery fires learn more about how the fire service can mitigate and respond to battery fire incidents.
Resources for your department
Information and tools to help fire departments educate their communities about lithium-ion battery fire safety and to prepare for and respond to fires caused by lithium-ion battery incidents.
Latest articles related to battery fires
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Community Risk Reduction tools
Resources to assist fire departments with community safety outreach and response related to lithium-ion battery incidents.
