Reposted from EMR-ISAC

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, the corresponding increase in battery fires warrants a critical conversation about how the fire service can mitigate and respond to battery fire incidents.

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) will host a webinar on Wednesday, April 10, from 1-3 p.m., Battery Fires: Before, During, and After the Incident. The webinar is an opportunity to hear from subject matter experts from the USFA; the Fire Safety Research Institute; San Diego Fire-Rescue Department; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; and the Environmental Protection Agency. The speakers will present the key concepts to consider when developing community risk reduction and response plans related to lithium-ion battery fires.

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