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Winhall Firefighters Train on Electric Vehicle and Battery Hazards
October 22, 2026 | VERMONT
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Winhall, Vt. — October 22, 2026 — Firefighters attended an 18:30 training session on electric vehicles, energy storage systems, e-mobility devices, and lithium-ion battery safety.
The session covered lithium-ion battery dangers, such as thermal runaway and the threats these pose to first responders.
Firefighters need to get ready for the risks that come with the growing use of electric vehicles, e-bikes, scooters, and battery storage systems. Lithium-ion battery incidents may feature extreme heat, dangerous fumes, flame propagation, and the risk of reignition.
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