In this edition “Politics and Tactics” of the HumpDay Hangout, host PJ Norwood and Frank Ricci speak to the guests Chris Pfaff and Mark Hagh about the developing challenges that deal with the rise of lithium-ion batteries, electric vehicles (EVS) and a large standard with battery storage systems.
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Due to the recent investigations by the EPA, NFPA and real incidents, they discuss the practical fire fighting tactics from the administration of EV fires on ferries up to the treatment of solar arrangements for residential and business. The conversation underlines the complexity of emerging technologies, the dangers of toxic and explosive gases from batteries and the pitfalls of popular suppression tools such as EV ceilings. They emphasize the urgent need for cooperative federalism, in which local firefighters are involved in political decisions and ensure that small departments are expanding in their communities. This episode is an essential listening for fire fighters who fend off quickly changing energy and maintain the security of the public and fire brigade as part of the transition to green energy.
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