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FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS WITH LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES


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FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS WITH LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Li-ion battery or ESS fires pose a unique hazard to firefighters. They produce toxic gasses, create explosive environments, are difficult to get water to, reach flashover in as little as 24 seconds, and always pose an electrocution hazard.
For all responses, ensure a Risk Management Plan in implemented.
All operating personnel shall work within a standard Risk Management Plan during all emergency operations on every emergency incident. This application will be continuously re- assessed at all levels of the incident until all units leave the scene.
1. We Will risk our lives a lot, in a calculated manner, to save savable lives.
2. We Will risk our lives a little, in a calculated manner, to save savable property.
3. We Will Not risk our lives at all for lives or property that are already lost.
All types of fires involving Li-ion batteries have similar hazards. The size and scope of the problem is directly tied to the size of
the battery and the state of charge.
General Hazards associated with all types of incidents • Off-gassing (white to gray) – indicates hazmat
• Thermal runaway - uncontrollable self-heating state • Flaring - could be up to 3000 degrees F
• Stranded energy - causes secondary fires and electrocution hazard
Although Li-Ion batteries can be found almost anywhere. We will focus on improving our firefighting efforts in four areas, Electric Vehicles, Personal or Micro Mobility, Photovoltaic Systems, and Energy Storage Systems (Residential and Commercial)
Electric Vehicle Fire
• This could be a passenger compartment fire (no battery involvement) or caused by the batteries.
• Attack the fire with water at a 45-degree angle and from 40 feet away.
• Upon recognition of EV, upgrade the assignment based on jurisdictional resources.
• Look for flaring from battery vent points (running boards/rocker panels and wheel wells).
• Recognize off-gassing (white smoke even post extinguishment).
• Establish water supply, protect exposures, and evacuate the area.
• Initial evacuation zone should be 150 ft in all directions, if possible.
• Without a Life Hazard or Exposure, consider letting it burn.
• If the vehicle is extinguished, check temperatures of battery locations with TIC or temp gun. Look for trending temps for indications of thermal runaway. This will indicate secondary fire potential.
• If the batteries have suffered thermal or mechanical insult, the potential for electrocution is present. Limit contact to the vehicle.
Personal or Micro Mobility Fire
• Upon recognition that it is a Li-ion fire, a direct attack with water is preferred in full PPE with facepiece.
• If safe to do so, remove the battery from the occupancy. Use nonconductive tools, buckets, or shovels. Do not use interior stairs or elevators.
• After extinguishment, ensure a thorough search of the area is conducted for any battery cells that may have been dispersed prior to overhaul to limit secondary fires.
• Upon recognition of damaged batteries, upgrade the assignment based on jurisdictional resources.
• After extinguishment, temperature readings should be made with a TIC or a thermal temp gun. Look for trends to better predict a secondary fire from stranded energy.
• Overpack into a vented metal container rated for the watts of the battery and cover with a thermal regulating material.
• A charged hose line should remain in place anytime we are working around damaged batteries including overhaul and investigations.
• Depending on your jurisdiction, only certified/permitted disposal companies can transport damaged Li-ion batteries.
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