Oswego County fire advisory board discusses lithium‑ion battery risks after dump fire; schedules Believe 31 speaker

The Oswego County Fire Advisory Board met Oct. 20, 2025, at the Emergency Response Training Center in Oswego and addressed fire‑safety concerns stemming from a recent dump fire involving lithium‑ion batteries.

Curt Fischer, who presided over the meeting, called the session to order at 7:01 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Thirteen members were listed as present.

The fire coordinator submitted and discussed a written report, and the Communications section was recorded as N/A. Under Old Business, the board received an update on a special team referenced as "0S‑900" and held an in‑depth discussion about lithium‑ion batteries and response tactics after a dump fire, focusing on safety and operational implications. The transcript does not provide additional technical details of the special team briefing or specific operational changes recommended.

Under New Business, the board listed IAR updates (the transcript does not include the substantive contents of those updates) and announced that Patrick Quinn from Believe 31 will be a guest speaker at the November meeting scheduled for Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.

A motion to dispense with the minutes report was made by Curt Fischer and seconded by Russell Boughton; the transcript records the motion but does not specify the outcome. Later, a motion to adjourn was made by Bob Lighthall, seconded by Bob Loomis, and the meeting officially adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

The board set its next regular meeting for Nov. 17 at 7:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Gabby Doten.