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“Lithium-ion Batteries: Are You Ready?” is Announced as Theme for Safety Stand Down, June 18-24, 2023

16 March 2023

The 2023 Safety Stand Down will be June 18 - 24. The week of the Safety Stand Down will cover topics …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2023/03/16/lithium-ion-batteries-are-you-ready-is-announced-as-theme-for-safety-stand-down-june-18-24-2023

Alternative fuel vehicle safety training for the fire service

25 January 2023

This course teaches responders how to respond to situations involving alternative EV, trucks, buses, …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/alternative-fuel-vehicle-safety-training-for-the-fire-service

UL FSRI Fire Safety Academy: The Science of Fire and Explosion Hazards from Lithium-ion Batteries

23 January 2023

This course focuses on lithium-ion batteries, thermal runaway and how fire/explosion hazards can …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/ul-fsri-fire-safety-academy-the-science-of-fire-and-explosion-hazards-from-lithium-ion-batteries

Lithium Ion Batteries Hazard and Use Assessment - Phase III

23 January 2023

This report summarizes fire tests conducted to determine fire protection guidance for warehouse storage …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/lithium-ion-batteries-hazard-and-use-assessment---phase-iii

IAFC President Chief Donna Black on Lithium-Ion and Energy Storage Systems

2 December 2022

Release of new resource page dedicated to lithium-ion batteries preparedness.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/12/02/iafc-president-chief-donna-black-on-lithium-ion-and-energy-storage-systems

Examining the Fire Safety Hazards of Lithium-ion Battery Powered e-Mobility Devices in Homes

18 November 2022

Study of e-mobility device fire safety, in partnership with the Fire Department of New York

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/examining-the-fire-safety-hazards-of-lithium-ion-battery-powered-e-mobility-devices-in-homes

Emergency Response Guides

3 November 2022

This is a collection of Emergency Response Guides from 35+ alternative fuel vehicle manufacturers.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/emergency-response-guides

Response to Electric Vehicle Battery Incidents After Hurricane Incident

27 October 2022

This one-hour webinar will look into common best practices for responding to EV incidents.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/response-to-electrical-vehicle-evs-battery-incidents-after-hurricane-incident

How Batteries are Changing our Fire Environment

26 October 2022

This webinar educates fire chiefs on approaches to responding/preparing for the changing world of …

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2022/10/26/default-calendar/how-batteries-are-changing-our-fire-environment

30 September 2022

This guide serves as a resource for emergency responders with regards to safety surrounding lithium ion …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/recommended-fire-department-response-to-energy-storage-systems-(ess)-part-1

Electrical Vehicle and Battery Fires: What the Fire Chief Needs to Know

12 September 2022

Learn about a wholistic approach the fire department must take when responding to EV vehicle fires

http://www.iafc.org/events/event/2022/09/12/default-calendar/electrical-vehicle-and-battery-fires-what-the-fire-chief-needs-to-know

Electric Vehicle Manufacturers are Improving Emergency Response Guidance for Fighting Lithium-ion Battery Fires Per NTSB Recommendation

8 June 2022

Updates on improving emergency response guidance for electric vehicles.

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2022/06/08/electric-vehicle-manufacturers-are-improving-emergency-response-guidance-for-fighting-lithium-ion-battery-fires-per-ntsb-recommendation

Fire Department Response to Electric Vehicle Fires

28 October 2021

This one-page bulletin is intended to guide our pre-response, response and post-event responses to electrical …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/fire-department-response-to-electrical-vehicle-fires

Fire Department Response to Electric Vehicle Fires

28 October 2021

This one-page bulletin is intended to guide our pre-response, response and post-event responses to electrical …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2021/10/28/fire-department-response-to-electrical-vehicle-fires

Safety Risks to Emergency Responders from Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in Electric Vehicles

14 January 2021

Findings/recommendations first responder safety involving high-voltage lithium-ion battery fires in electric …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/safety-risks-to-emergency-responders-from-lithium-ion-battery-fires-in-electric-vehicles

NTSB Final Report of Electric Vehicle Crash and Fire

2 January 2020

The NTSB has completed its investigation of a fatal collision and post-crash fire of an electric …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/ntsb-final-report-of-electric-vehicle-crash-and-fire

NTSB Seeks Fire Chiefs Opinions on Electric Vehicle Response

16 January 2018

Help NTSB establish an assessment of events involving hybrid electric/electric vehicles by taking a brief …

http://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2018/01/16/ntsb-seeks-fire-chiefs-opinions-on-electric-vehicle-response