Electric Vehicle (EV) Lithium-Ion (Li) Battery Awareness

XTN118 – 4.00 Hours

Schedule

Dates Location Class Price
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 02/08/25 – 02/08/25 Texarkana, TX FP XTN118 69 Register
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 02/15/25 – 02/15/25 Corsicana, TX FP XTN118 23 Register
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 02/15/25 – 02/15/25 Corsicana, TX FP XTN118 24 Register

This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

Discover the challenges presented by Lithium-Ion (Li) batteries, electrified transportation, and energy storage systems. 

This course will present a short history on how Li batteries function, the risk of thermal runaway, why Li fires are so difficult to put out, resources available to responders, concerns for towing companies and battery recycling facilities, and provide tools on how to protect yourself and the public. 

Topics Covered:

  • Battery Chemistry Discussion
  • Thermal Runaway & Flood Damage
  • Response SOPs and SOGs 
  • Response Guides
  • Post Incident Considerations 
  • Horizon Opportunities 

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Participant Must Provide

  • A photo identification on the first day of class.  See the TEEX Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines. 
  • PPE must be NFA-approved.  See the Student Safety Manual to review PPE requirements for level. 
  • Laptop or tablet to view student manual and exercises. 

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. This course requires participants to attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirements, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed

Suggested Audience

All Emergency response and public personnel 

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

Note: Live Online Instructor-Led (webinar) courses are not eligible for TCOLE credit.

  • Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
  • State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)
  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)

Other Information

To request this class in your jurisdiction or department, please use the Emergency Services training Institute (ESTI) Extension Course Request Form.

Contact Information

Emergency Services Training Institute
Emergency Services Training Institute
Phone: (979) 845-7641 | Toll-Free: (866) 878-8900
Email: [email protected]