Electric Vehicle (EV) Lithium-Ion (Li) Battery Awareness Training

Course Description Discover the challenges presented by Lithium-Ion (Li) batteries, electrified transportation, and energy storage systems. This course will present a short history on how Li batteries function, the risk of thermal runaway, why Li fires are so difficult to put out, resources available to responders, concerns for towing companies and battery recycling facilities, and provide tools on how to protect yourself and the public. Topics Covered: Battery Chemistry Discussion Thermal Runaway & Flood Damage Response SOPs and SOGs Response Guides Post Incident Considerations Horizon Opportunities Prerequisites There are no prerequisites for this course.