Lithium-ion Battery Symposium by the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of UL Research Institutes

Lithium-Ion Battery Symposium Resource Library Now Available

May 4, 2023

Fire departments worldwide continue to experience an increase of fire incidents involving lithium-ion batteries. The fire service recognizes how important it is to understand the hazards these batteries pose and how to mitigate the risks.

On March 30, 2023, the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of UL Research Institutes and the District of Columbia Fire and EMS Department (DCFEMS) co-hosted the Lithium-Ion Battery Symposium: Challenges for the Fire Service. During the program, experts in fire safety research and fire safety operations shared leading edge knowledge about lithium-ion battery technology, the associated hazards, and how to mitigate the risks associated with battery fire incidents.

Featured speakers include members of the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association, FSRI, and other UL Research Institutes researchers.

For those who could not attend the live event, FSRI developed a resource library featuring all presentation videos and other lithium-ion battery resources shared during the symposium.

 

Access the Resource Library

The Impact of Batteries on Fire Dynamics
Examining the Fire Safety Hazards of Lithium-Ion Battery Powered e-Mobility Devices in Homes
Fire Safety of Batteries and Electric Vehicles