Lithium-Ion Battery Fires, a Challenge for the Fire Service

Presented by: Daniel Murray, Deputy Chief, Haz-Mat Operations, FDNY New York, NY

Located in Room 207

NYC suffered 18 civilian fatalities from fires started by lithium-ion batteries in 2023. Chief Murray calls NYC the laboratory for this new technology and its impact on the fire service. He will cover response, safety, procedures, mitigation, removal, interagency planning as well as public messaging and education.