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

About This Webinar

Our response environment is changing as the world transitions to an electric future, this program will work to educate the Fire Chief on the wholistic approach the fire department must take when responding to EV vehicle fires, as well as the challenges that will continue to face our organizations.

Agenda
  • Attendees will be able to describe an action plan to equip their workforce to be properly equipped to respond
  • Attendees will need to develop an action plan and which stakeholders to review key suppression activities
  • Discuss suppression options and when to let it burn
Who can view: Everyone
Webinar Price: Free
Featured Presenters
Webinar hosting presenter
Fire Chief - Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department
Webinar hosting presenter
Fire Chief, Brighton Area Fire Authority, Chair of the IAFC Lithium Ion Battery Work Group
Michael O’Brian is the Fire Chief of the Brighton Area Fire Authority and the International Director for the IAFC Fire and Life Safety Section. Chief O’Brian is the past chair of the ICC Fire Code Action Committee and serves as the chair of the IAFC Lithium IOn Workgroup.
Webinar hosting presenter
Fire Chief, City of Burnsville (MN)
Hosted By
International Association of Fire Chiefs webinar platform hosts Electrical Vehicle and Battery Fires: What the Fire Chief Needs to Know
The International Association of Fire Chiefs represents the leadership of over 1.2 million firefighters and emergency responders. IAFC members are the world's leading experts in firefighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search and rescue, and public safety legislation. Since 1873, the IAFC has provided a forum for its members to exchange ideas and uncover the latest products and services available to first responders.
Documents
PDF
IAFC Response to ESS Fires.pdf
PDF
091222 IAFC Great Lakes - Electrical Vehicle and Battery Fires What the Fire Chief Needs to Know.pdf
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Great Lakes Responding to Electrical Vehicle Fires.pdf
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