EV / Lithium-Ion Battery Emergencies with Vista FD

This week, Signal 73 was in Westchester County with the members of Vista FD delivering our Electric Vehicle & Lithium-Ion Battery Emergencies program.

The fire service is seeing these incidents more and more—whether it’s on the roadway, in a driveway, or inside a structure. These aren’t your typical fires, and they demand a different mindset and approach from the jump.

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

This isn’t theory—it’s based on what’s actually being encountered on the street right now.
Vista FD came ready to work, ask questions, and get after it. That’s what makes these classes worth it. We appreciate the continued trust and opportunity to train with your department.

If your agency hasn’t started tackling EV & lithium-ion incidents head on, now’s the time.

Reach out to Josh at: jmiller@signal73fire.com to bring this program to your department.

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