Battery Energy Storage Systems in Residential Garages
Garage fires have and will always be challenging for firefighters, but lithium-ion battery energy storage make these events even more dangerous.
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Batteries Under the Tree Are Not What They Used to Be
For the holidays, Chris Greene and Patrick Durham discuss the importance of using the safest and most suitable batteries for consumer toys and hand tools.
Maui 2.0: Energy Lessons Learned from the Field
The fire service has much to learn from the devastating wildfires that gripped Maui in 2023 and took the lives of at least 102 people.
Photovoltaic Systems: An Evolving Energy Challenge
Firefighters must prepare for the challenges presented by photovoltaic systems, as they will soon be common in residential, commercial, and wildland environments.
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Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal: What You Need to Know
This article discusses some options available to agencies when it comes to extinguishing fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.
Manhole Fire Events: Understanding This Energy Hazard
Manhole thermal events occur every day in the United States. Chris Greene explores what causes them and some firefighting considerations.
Lithium-Ion Batteries, Fire Investigations, and Keeping Pace with Emerging Technologies
Learn how the Phoenix (AZ) Fire Department and its regional partners have developed standard operating procedures for battery energy storage systems.
Humpday Hangout: Facing the Challenge of Electrical Fires
Rick Lasky, Terry McGrath, John Salka, and Scott Thompson talk with guest Chris Greene, retired captain with the Seattle (WA) Fire Department.
Fire in the Sky: A Pilot’s Worst Nightmare
Chris G. Greene takes a close look at these rare but often deadly incidents that are the result of lithium-ion batteries.
EV Charging Stations and the E-Stop Dilemma
Chris G. Greene and Chris Pfaff delve into what firefighters need to know about the emerging technologies involving electric vehicle charging stations.
Lithium-Ion Batteries: The 18650
The 18650 lithium-ion cell is one of the most common lithium-ion cells on the market. Chris Greene takes a closer look.
The Lithium-Ion Revolution
Understanding and combating this energy hazard is going to take firefighters some time, writes Chris Greene.
