With the ever-increasing use and popularity of electric vehicles, e-bikes, e-scooters, and other lithium-ion battery powered electronics, the risk of related fires has grown as well. The fire service plays a vital role in educating community members about potential hazards of lithium-ion batteries. In addition, lithium-ion fires can become quite serious within a very short window of time, requiring that people are alerted to them as quickly as possible. Reinforcing to the public the importance of smoke alarms, home escape planning, and home fire sprinklers is critical to keeping the community safe.
Brighton Area (MA) Fire Authority Chief and Fire & Life Safety Section International Director Michael O’Brian covers this topic in a brief video. Topics introduced are expanded upon in today’s fact sheet.
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