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Lithium-Ion Batteries

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Battery fires have become one of the most challenging and perplexing incidents for the fire service in recent years. With the continued growth in the use and sale of battery-powered devices, the corresponding increase in battery fires learn more about how the fire service can mitigate and respond to battery fire incidents.

Resources for your department

Information and tools to help fire departments educate their communities about lithium-ion battery fire safety and to prepare for and respond to fires caused by lithium-ion battery incidents.

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