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Charged for Life: Lithium-ion battery safety messaging and resources

4 November 2024

Tailored messaging and resources, they empower communities to recognize risks, adopt safer …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/charged-for-life-spread-the-word-about-lithium-ion-battery-safety

Home Oxygen Therapy (HOT) Toolkit

25 September 2024

Tool kit for Fire Chiefs to address the hazards of Home Oxygen Fire Hazards

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/home-oxygen-therapy-(hot)-toolkit

Batteries in Trailer Explode! Battalion Chief's Perspective

25 September 2024

How a routine truck fire quickly escalated into a large-scale incident

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/batteries-in-trailer-explode!-battalion-chief-s-perspective

Responding to Propane / Flammable Gas Incidents Bulletin

26 July 2024

This resource is to help the fire service respond to flammable gas leaks in structures in a safe, …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/responding-to-propane-flammable-gas-incidents-bulletin

Current Practices: Electric Vehicle and Energy Storage Systems

11 June 2024

This resource provides lessons learned and suggested next steps as EVs, charging stations, and ESS become …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/current-practices-electric-vehicle-and-energy-storage-systems

Take Charge of Battery Safety

3 June 2024

FSRI's lithium-ion battery safety campaign includes key resources to help firefighters respond to …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/take-charge-of-battery-safety

Considerations for Fire Service Response to Residential Battery Energy Storage System Incidents

19 December 2023

New data on how lithium fires ignite and spread and urges support for further research toward limiting …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/considerations-for-fire-service-response-to-residential-battery-energy-storage-system-incidents

Hazmat Teams and Training Toolkit

30 August 2023

The Hazmat Teams and Training Toolkit creates a national framework to enhance hazmat management and ensure …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/hazmat-toolkit-featured-resource

Consumer Lithium-Ion Battery Recalls

4 April 2023

Lithium-Ion battery recalls consumer alerts, recalls and warnings.

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/consumer-lithium-ion-battery-recalls

Tips from Training: Lithium-Ion Battery Mobility Device Fires

4 April 2023

FDNY Tips from Training: Lithium-Ion Battery Mobility Device Fires

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/tips-from-training-lithium-ion-battery-mobility-device-fires

Tips from Training: Revel E-Bike Battery Transport Vans

3 April 2023

FDNY Tips from Training: E-Bike & Scooter Fires/Emergencies

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/tips-from-training-revel-e-bike-battery-transport-vans

Tips from Training: E-Bike & Scooter Fires/Emergencies

3 April 2023

FDNY Tips from Training: E-Bike & Scooter Fires/Emergencies

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/tips-from-training-e-bike-scooter-fires-emergencies

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

Training Guide to Ethanol Emergency Response

3 February 2022

A tool for emergency responders to improve their knowledge & ability to respond to ethanol & ethanol …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/training-guide-to-ethanol-emergency-response

Risks of Improper Storage of Hazardous Chemicals at Chemical Warehouses and Distribution Facilities

9 December 2021

Lessons Learned from Chemical Warehouse EPCRA and CAA 112(r) Cases

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/risks-of-improper-storage-of-hazardous-chemicals-at-chemical-warehouses-and-distribution-facilities

Risks of Improper Storage of Hazardous Chemicals at Chemical Warehouses and Chemical Distribution Facilities

9 December 2021

Advisory informing the industry to ensure that chemicals are managed safely to prevent chemical accidents …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/risks-of-improper-storage-of-hazardous-chemicals-at-chemical-warehouses-and-chemical-distribution-facilities

Propane Emergencies 3rd Edition Book

13 July 2021

Training materials to help emergency responders develop the knowledge and skills necessary to safely …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/propane-emergencies-3rd-edition-book

Protecting Communities from Chemical Accidents: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act

7 July 2021

Video on roles and requirements of EPCRA to maintain effective participation to protect communities from …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/protecting-communities-from-chemical-accidents-emergency-planning-and-community-right-to-know-act

Shelter-in-Place Pictogram Guidance for ten hazards and three building types

27 May 2021

FEMA released Shelter-in-Place Pictogram Guidance for ten hazards and three building types

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/shelter-in-place-pictogram-guidance-for-ten-hazards-and-three-building-types