Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Investigation

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As lithium-ion battery-powered devices become increasingly common in homes, fire investigators are encountering a growing number of incidents involving battery failures, thermal runaway events, and fires originating from consumer electronics, e-bikes, e-scooters, power tools, and energy storage systems. This specialized course from Junk Yard Dog Extrication Training provides fire investigators with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify, investigate, and document residential fires involving lithium-ion batteries.

Students will examine battery construction, failure mechanisms, thermal runaway indicators, fire patterns, evidence preservation, scene examination techniques, and common challenges associated with determining origin and cause. Through case studies, fire dynamics analysis, and real-world investigation examples, participants will develop a systematic approach to recognizing and investigating lithium-ion battery-related fire incidents.

This course is designed for fire investigators, fire marshals, company officers, and public safety professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of this rapidly emerging fire problem.