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State Fire Marshal Division briefed board on lithium‑ion battery risks and labeling
Summary
Jenny Williamson presented on how lithium‑ion batteries fail, who is at risk and discussed the possibility of standardized markings for electric vehicles and energy storage systems to improve emergency response and public safety.
Jenny Williamson presented an overview of lithium‑ion batteries, explaining how they work, common failure modes and which users and responders are most at risk. The presentation emphasized safety considerations for first responders and facility operators.
The board discussed viewpoints around standardized markings for electric vehicles and other energy storage systems to help identify hazardous installations and inform emergency response. The scheduled E‑FIREX presentation was canceled and will be rescheduled.
