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Lithium-Ion Batteries

Resources to assist fire departments with community safety outreach and response related to lithium-ion battery incidents.

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USFA Podcast

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Episode 18

How the FDNY is fighting the lithium-ion battery battle

June 15, 2023

On this episode of The USFA Podcast, FDNY Chief Chief Hodgens talks about New York City's approach to mitigating residential building fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices.

Read or listen to Episode 18

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