From the Firehouse to the Front Lines: Teaching Battery Safety in Your Community

Join this webcast to hear from Fire Safety Research Institute, part of UL Research Institutes, on how to Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety this fall. From preparing for Fire Prevention Week to the holiday shopping season, there are key resources and tips to share with your community to help prevent lithium-ion battery fires.

This webinar is designed for all members of the fire service, particularly company-level firefighters and officers who engage with the public. Whether you're responding to calls, conducting home safety visits, participating in Fire Prevention Week activities, or having informal conversations in the community, you play a vital role in delivering effective fire safety messages. If you're looking to better understand the risks of lithium-ion batteries and want practical tools to educate others using the Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety framework, this session is for you.

Participants will learn how to:

• Recognize the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and the importance of proactive fire safety education.
• Apply the Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Safety framework to engage the public in everyday fire prevention conversations.
• Access and share key FSRI resources to support community outreach during Fire Prevention Week and the holiday season.
• Deliver effective battery safety messages in both formal presentations and informal interactions to reduce risk and support firefighter and community safety.

Session Title: From the Firehouse to the Front Lines: Teaching Battery Safety in Your Community

Speakers: Nicole Sanders, Jennifer Williams