Training
Risk-Based Response to Battery Emergencies

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Add to Calendar 2025-08-25 09:00:00 2025-08-25 17:00:00 Risk-Based Response to Battery Emergencies This 8-hour course includes classroom and hands-on training to prepare responders to conduct risk-based response to battery emergencies for multiple types of batteries including Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion).The course covers batteries found in transportation including passenger vehicles, ground transport, air and sea shipping, as well as residential, commercial, and industrial settings.There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.Travel costs are not provided. Overland Park Fire Training Center noreply@marc.org America/Chicago public
Overland Park Fire Training Center

This 8-hour course includes classroom and hands-on training to prepare responders to conduct risk-based response to battery emergencies for multiple types of batteries including Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion).

The course covers batteries found in transportation including passenger vehicles, ground transport, air and sea shipping, as well as residential, commercial, and industrial settings.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

Travel costs are not provided.

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Target audience: fire service, hazmat personnel, public works, transportation safety personnel.

Course topics

  • Battery construction and chemistry
  • Recognition and identification
  • Understanding direct current (DC)
  • Battery hazard and risk assessment
  • Recognizing and responding to thermal runaway
  • Response considerations
  • Air monitoring
  • Battery fire strategy and tactics

Topics: Emergency Services Training

Focus Area: Safety & Security