battery fire induction series

20 min ESSENTIAL Battery Fire Safety Induction for Councils and Government

Reduce the risk of an EV or lithium-ion battery fire across your whole organisation with this fast and engaging 20 minute training package designed specifically for Councils and Government departments.
Format:

Online delivery 

Course duration:

20 minutes

Designed for:

All staff and contractors

Delivery:

On this LMS or via SCORM

Content:

Basic battery fire awareness and risk reduction

Cost:

Quoted per enrolment

Battery fire awareness for your whole organisation

This Council and Government-focused induction shows all staff how to spot lithium-ion battery fire hazards, prevent incidents, and respond safely.

The induction covers:
  • What is a lithium-ion battery?
  • What is thermal runaway?
  • How to identify lithium-ion batteries in your workplace
  • Simple steps to working safely with lithium-ion batteries
  • How to identify thermal runaway (and what to do!)

Complex concepts made simple

No jargon, just clear language for quick and easy understanding of how to identify and mitigate battery fire risk.

Gamified, video-based scenarios

This induction uses familiar electric devices and vehicles in an interactive format for enhanced learning. 

Learn here, or on your LMS

Set up multiple enrolments to track user progress, or ask us to send a SCORM-compliant package to roll out organisation-wide.

Three reasons your insurance company (and local fire department!) wants your organisation to do this Induction!

01

Improved battery fire awareness and safety across the entire workforce

  • Builds foundational understanding of EV and lithium-ion battery risks for ALL staff 
  • Enhances knowledge on safe charging, storage, and incident response across all levels of the organisation
  • Reduces the likelihood of unsafe practices that could lead to costly incidents or injuries
02

Streamlined battery fire safety compliance and onboarding

  • Embedding this induction in your LMS ensures mandatory safety training is tracked and reportable
  • Simplifies onboarding for new employees and contractors working with EVs or batteries
  • Demonstrates due diligence and safety compliance; valuable for audits, insurance and regulatory reporting
03

Enhanced resilience, response and reputation

  • Prepares teams to respond calmly and correctly to a battery fire, minimising damage and downtime
  • Shows commitment to proactive safety leadership in the transition to electrified fleets and equipment
  • Aligns your brand with industry best practice and EV FireSafe’s globally recognised safety expertise

Built by firefighters, funded by Defence, trusted globally 

Frequently asked questions

How do I complete an Induction course?

The 20 min ESSENTIAL Battery Fire Safety Induction series are designed for workplaces across a range of sectors, therefore most are only available for purchase as bulk courses.

If you'd like a demo before rolling out training to your organisation, simply contact our team at hello@evfiresafe.com and we'll set one up!

You're based in Australia...are the Induction courses available for other countries?

Absolutely! All courses and video content are in English, but we're working on translations as well. Checkout and/or invoice payments will be shown in Australian dollars.

What will I learn?

Everything you need to know to work more confidently around EVs and lithium-ion batteries, based on your role, sector and requirements. (Don't see what you're looking for? Contact us at hello@evfiresafe.com and we can build or customise a course for you.)

How has this training been developed?

EV FireSafe has been researching, burning, tearing down and examining EVs since 2018. These courses are based on our extensive experience, data and globally emerging best practice. In may cases, we’re setting the global standard in EV fire safety and response, and have built out frameworks and evidence-based assessment tools designed to protect people and property.

Who built these courses?

The team at EV FireSafe with other global experts! We're funded by the Department of Defence to research EV battery fires (our research is at evfiresafe.com), and have worked with government departments, critical infrastructure clients and emergency agencies to build awareness and enhance safety all over the world.

Are these courses accredited or have CPD points?

As there are no accreditation standards for the courses we run (anywhere in the world...yet!) our courses are not accredited, and we currently don't offer CPD points.

On all topics, we aim to set the global standard in EV fire training.

What if I have a question?

If something isn't clear, or you want to get in touch, email us at hello@evfiresafe.com - allow up to 48 hours for a response from our team.

Do you sell EV fire blankets or extinguishers?

We're very proud of our global research into EV battery fires (read more about that here) which is funded by the Australian Department of Defence. That funding means the knowledge we share with you here is completely independent and not influenced by products or sales.

An important point: Our team has serious reservations about the safety and efficacy of fire blankets, extinguishers and underbody sprays (amongst other products) marketed as suitable for lithium-ion or EV battery fires (thermal runaway). We have tested, and been present at testing, where these products have repeatedly failed to work. If you are considering the purchase of a product, please ensure you have done your due diligence as their use may cause injury or fatality.

Other short courses on battery fires are free...how come I have to pay for yours?

While there are some courses that claim to be free, these are typically offered by companies manufacturing or selling products (such as fire blankets or extinguishers). That's not training...it's a sales pitch.

Our team have developed independent, data-driven training that's recognised and used by emergency responders and companies all over the world. When you train with EV FireSafe you can be assured you're receiving unbiased, fearless advice that will raise awareness and reduce the risk of a battery fire, enhancing the safety of people and property.

Introducing your instructors

Emma Sutcliffe

EV FireSafe director
Emma is the Director of EV FireSafe, a private company funded by the Australian Department of Defence to research EV battery fires & emergency response. She is also an operational firefighter.

Dan Fish

EV firesafe HEAD OF technicaL
Dan is EV FireSafe's Technical Specialist & EV safety guru. He started his career as a mechanic & became a full-time firefighter 20 years ago. He now has an encyclopaedic knowledge of EVs & high voltage systems.

Favourite feedback (so far)...

EV FireSafe is invaluable to those of us concerned with, and working in, lithium-ion battery & EV fire safety. 
Professor Paul Christensen
Your training led to so many positive comments & thank you messages from attendees, firefighters, road rescuers and civilian staff alike. You have made us all safer.
Country Fire Authority
...an immense contribution in updating concepts & information of high technical relevance for our firefighting and emergency response team.
Sergipe State Vehicle Rescue Commission (Brazil)
EV FireSafe’s battery fire safety induction gave our teams the knowledge and confidence to safely manage battery risks on site and raised awareness of practical safe handling
Project Lead, South32 Mining

The EV FireSafe team are:

#thought leading | #globally recognised | #data-driven | #safety focused | #evidence based 

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