| Last night, Instructor Doyle was in Westchester with the Briarcliff Manor FD delivering our Electric Vehicle & Lithium-Ion Battery Emergencies program. Bryan’s knowledge and commitment to instructing the service on these situations and emergencies is one of the best in the business.
As we are seeing these incidents more and more whether on the roadway, in a driveway, or inside a structure, these are not your typical fires. These situations demand a different mindset and approach. The instruction is based on what’s actually being encountered on the street right now.
The class covered:
• EV identification & vehicle anatomy
• Lithium-ion battery behavior and thermal runaway
• Fire attack considerations & limitations
• Cooling vs. extinguishment tactics
• Strut hazards, re-ignition concerns, and long-term monitoring
• Real-world street considerations from companies actively dealing with these incidents
Briarcliff’s commitment to continuing to expand on their agencies training and knowledge is exceptional. We appreciate the continued trust and opportunity to instruct and prepare your department for whatever might be encountered on the next run. Shout out to our boy Teddy for the pics.
If your agency hasn’t started tackling EV & lithium-ion incidents and preparing your selves, now’s the time. These types of lectures and classes are perfect for training nights. Reach out to Josh at: jmiller@signal73fire.com to bring this program to your department. |
