Let's talk about a hot topic in emergency services: thermal runaway on electric scooters. What concerns you most when dealing with lithium-ion battery fires in these vehicles? Is it the risk of electric shock, the intense heat and rapid fire spread, or perhaps the toxic fumes

🔥 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝗗𝗮𝘆 2 🔥 We’re charging ahead with Day 2 of Fire Prevention Week 2025 at Clean Core Research! ⚡ 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝘂𝗴 A Tesla charging explosion in B.C. showed exactly what can happen when

Think you know lithium-ion fire safety? Prove it. Fire Prevention Week is October 5–11! @ONFireMarshal is joining fire services across North America in promoting this year’s @NFPA theme: ‘Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.’ It’s all about using the

Welcome to Canada! A 4 year old daughter held at gunpoint, her father killed in front of his family. In another case, a man defends his home, yet he’s the one charged. My own father was murdered, robbed and shot three times in the face. I know the reality. If someone breaks into

Some more toxic male behaviour I see coming to the rescue of this little boy” Good on these guys for stepping up!!! Park should give them free admission

Asbestos Taught Ontario a Valuable Lesson. We Must Not Repeat It. The dangers of asbestos were well-documented, with clear warnings ignored, resulting in costly lawsuits, grieving families, and preventable fatalities. Today, Ontario’s first responders, confront a new array of

Firefighters Protect People, Infrastructure & Economy. 🚒✈️ Toronto Pearson is home to 1 in 7 Toronto region jobs & supports 500,000+ workers, generating 7.5B in taxes to 3 levels of govt. Pearson firefighters protect the people & infrastructure behind $70.6B in annual output.

⚠️ #Recall: ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Bank recalled due to the lithium-ion battery power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Waymeet Limited for a full refund. 🔗 https://t.co/8hxiYG2IeS

Today I watched a water bomber drop onto our lake, scoop thousands of litres, and head straight back into the fight against wildfires not far from us. Behind every pass is an entire network working to keep our communities safe. Thank you to: @kawarthalakes Fire Rescue

Spreaders vs E-Mobility Lithium-ion incidents aren’t like anything else we deal with. Cutting, crushing, or even slightly deforming the cell casing can puncture the separator and cause an uncontrolled chain reaction, fire, toxic gas, and shrapnel in milliseconds. #PublicSafety

Know the Risks: Your Duty to Workplace Battery Safety A Perth bike shop owner’s attempt to fight an e-bike thermal runaway with a standard fire extinguisher is a stark warning. Unaware of the risks, he exposed himself to extreme heat and toxic gases. Lithium-ion battery fires,

We are at it again! #research #destructivetesting #cleanenergy #CanadianInsurance

On behalf of Minister Piccini, I joined Clean Core Research at UTM for the National Symposium on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety & Regulation. As we lead in clean energy, we must also lead in safety and standards, in order to build a safer, more sustainable future.

We’ve had an incredible response to the Clean Core Research Lithium-Ion Battery Safety & Regulatory Symposium, far beyond what we expected. Due to the surge in registrations, we’ve moved to a larger lecture hall at the @UofT. It’s more than just a bigger space, it’s the very

Are You Prepared for the Risks of Lithium-Ion Technology in the workplace? Join us August 5th, 9am to 1pm at the University of Toronto for the Lithium-Ion Battery Safety & Regulatory Symposium, a FREE, expert-led event focused on the real-world risks and regulations shaping how

Fire blankets are a useful tool in EV fire response, if they’re quality-tested, used by trained crews, and part of a tactical containment strategy. EVFire #BatteryFire #EVSafety #FireBlanket #LithiumIon #ThermalRunaway #Firefighter #FireTactics

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety & Regulatory Symposium August 5, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM @UofT Clean Core Research (CCR), a Canadian not-for-profit organization, invites you to a data-driven symposium focused on lithium-ion battery safety, emergency response, and regulatory

Kicking off Canada celebrations across the city earlier today. It’s great to see everyone this Canada Day proudly celebrating our shared heritage, values, and love for this incredible country. Make sure to stop by Chinguacousy Park until 10 pm for a day packed with fun, food,

🚨 BREAKING: The Idaho firefighter who underwent emergency surgery and was “fighting for his life” last night has just been UPGRADED to stable condition FANTASTIC news! Keep praying! 🙏🏻

What in the actual faq is going on in this world!? My thoughts and prayers to my brothers and sisters in Idaho @IAFFofficial.