Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Notification Protocol Quiz
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What is the purpose of the Special Response Guidelines?

  • To establish operational guidelines for effective response to fires involving Lithium-ion batteries (correct)
  • To define the different types of Lithium-ion batteries
  • To outline the benefits of Lithium-ion batteries in hybrid vehicles
  • To specify the manufacturing process of Lithium-ion batteries

    • What does BESS stand for?

  • Battery Electrical Source System
  • Battery Energy Storage System (correct)
  • Batteries Emergency Storage System
  • Batteries Energy Storage Service

    • What is a fully electric vehicle?

  • A vehicle that uses only battery power to operate (correct)
  • A vehicle that has no battery system
  • A vehicle that runs on solar power
  • A vehicle that uses both battery power and gasoline

    • What is thermal runaway in Lithium-ion batteries?

    <p>When a cell achieves elevated temperatures due to various factors, leading to further temperature increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be worn at all times with lithium-ion batteries or mobility devices that have been involved in fire, subjected to elevated temperatures, or have evidence of physical damage?

    <p>Full PPE with a donned face piece</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it permissible to move a lithium-ion battery or mobility device in an elevator or via stairs?

    <p>When over packed (mitigated) by Hazmat and approved by the IC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done when the battery or mobility device is in a location where removal via fire apartment window is not practical?

    <p>Move the batteries to a different location on the fire floor and ensure they are protected by a charged hose line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a charged hand line remain ready in the event of a fire or incident involving a lithium-ion battery or mobility device?

    <p>Until Hazmat units have completed over packing and mitigation procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what instances should Hazmat be added to any fire or incident involving a lithium-ion battery or mobility device?

    <p>When the battery is suspected of being powered by a lithium-ion battery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may request assistance of on-scene personnel with the removal of batteries with IC authorization?

    <p>Hazmat personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if any lithium-ion cells have come out of the battery and lying on the ground?

    <p>Request HazMat and avoid touching the cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be worn when dealing with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)?

    <p>Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and firefighting gear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if fire, smoke, or suspicious odor is observed emanating from the product at any time?

    <p>Evacuate non-emergency personnel and contact HazMat early</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach to extinguishing a high-voltage battery fire?

    <p>Cool with a continuous water stream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered if extinguishment is required for a fire in the lithium ion battery of a vehicle?

    <p>Secure a water supply and request water tender if on the freeway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be worn when accessing the undercarriage of an electric vehicle involved in a fire?

    <p>Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and firefighting gear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to properly cool/extinguish fires involving the lithium ion batteries?

    <p>&quot;Floor jack&quot; or other rescue equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Possible Lithium Ion Battery Involved" should be used for what purpose?

    <p>To ensure dispatcher annotates call for appropriate tracking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if any lithium-ion cells have come out of the battery and lying on the ground?

    <p>Request HazMat and avoid touching the cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered if extinguishment is required for a fire in the lithium ion battery of a vehicle?

    <p>Secure a water supply and request water tender if on the freeway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to properly cool/extinguish fires involving the lithium ion batteries?

    <p>&quot;Floor jack&quot; or other rescue equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when referring to the Emergency Response Guide for specific make and model of the vehicle?

    <p>Guides may provide information on securing power to lithium-ion batteries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if it is safe to do so after confirming a hybrid vehicle fire with batteries involved?

    <p>Allow the batteries to burn, evacuate the area, and protect exposures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate approach if water and cooling measures are needed to extinguish a fire in the lithium ion battery of a vehicle?

    <p>Secure a water supply and use a hose stream directly on the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if thermal runaway is observed in a lithium-ion battery?

    <p>Stand by for at least one hour and continue monitoring using a thermal imager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate action if trapped victims are found in a hybrid vehicle fire?

    <p>Immediately check for trapped victims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to attack/cool the lithium ion battery in a fully electric vehicle fire?

    <p>WATER only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the appropriate approach if smoke, steam, and popping noises are observed from the battery of a fully electric vehicle?

    <p>Stand by for at least one hour and continue monitoring using a thermal imager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended phrase to use when notifying Emergency Command and Data Center (ECDC) in case of a hybrid vehicle fire with batteries involved?

    <p><em><strong>Possible Lithium Ion Battery Involved</strong></em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if it is determined that a fully electric vehicle is safe for transport?

    <p>Release the vehicle to the tow company, ensuring it’s towed on a flatbed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to check the temperature of the lithium-ion battery in a hybrid vehicle fire?

    <p>A thermal imager</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel avoid when dealing with smoke in case of a hybrid vehicle fire with batteries involved?

    <p>Avoid the smoke whenever possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should personnel avoid doing to extinguish a high-voltage battery in case of damage?

    <p>Never cut, crush, puncture, or open it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a fire has not developed in a lithium-ion battery enclosure?

    <p>Position attack lines to protect neighboring exposures and neighboring battery enclosures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long may it take for the battery pack to cool down after a thermal event?

    <p>12-48 hours or longer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be used to achieve desired cooling of neighboring battery enclosures?

    <p>Wide-fog stream at lowest volume possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should water application continue in a lithium-ion battery fire incident?

    <p>Until conditions are dormant and no more flame, gas, or smoke is being released</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done before overhaul operations in the area of a lithium-ion battery or mobility device?

    <p>Conduct a diligent search for stray battery cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should lithium-ion batteries be moved from the area in which personnel will be operating?

    <p>Using non-conductive tools or other method that doesn't require firefighters to carry in their hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the batteries or mobility device be moved when conditions allow?

    <p>Outside the structure away from firefighting operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the Incident Commander do if the above options for moving batteries are not practical?

    <p>Remove the batteries via a fire apartment window</p> Signup and view all the answers

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