FIREFIGHTERS, INSURANCE & L-ION FIRES (The Secret List)

All,

As North America’s largest fire department, FDNY has experienced a rapid increase in the frequency of fires involving e-bikes, e-scooters and other battery-powered micro mobility devices.
 
Now Fire departments of ALL sizes are now seeing similar fires….
 
In partnership with the FDNY Foundation, FDNY invites YOU to learn about the technology, associated hazards and lessons learned from responding to and mitigating these incidents. This is for the INSURANCE INDUSTRY & FIRE SERVICE PERSONNEL FROM ALL SIZE DEPARTMENTS.
A SPECIAL EVENT:
A Conversation with the Insurance Industry About Lithium-Ion Batteries
Thursday, October 12, 2023
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This workshop will explore how the insurance industry, the fire service, and government can collaborate for the safety of the public. The electrified future requires innovative solutions to the emerging challenges as new products and business develop. The workshop will seek to build relationships with the groups in attendance for the benefit of all involved.

Location: FDNY Fire Training Academy, Randall’s Island, New York, NY

Cost: $100 (includes Breakfast and Lunch)

Audience: Insurance, Government and Public Safety Representatives.

TOPICS:

-Lithium-Ion battery incidents in New York City (What YOU can Expect In YOUR Community)
-Lithium-Ion battery fundamentals & failure modes
-NYC & FDNY Risk Reduction Strategies
-Understanding the costs of proper remediation and restoration for li-ion battery fires
-Highlight programs that improve safety, minimize risk and potentially limit insured losses.
-Discuss how local permitting requirements and the insurance industry can collaborate to create safer occupancies where Li-Ion batteries are utilized, and reduce insured losses.
-Electric vehicle fires and potential cost recovery requests by fire departments.

HERE IS THE REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
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Another “can’t miss” opportunity from FDNY & The FDNY Foundation.
Take Care. Be Careful. Pass It On.
BillyG
The Secret List 9/21/2023-2141 Hours