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On-demand webinar: Educating your crew and community about lithium-ion battery safety

The latest research promoting firefighter safety

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Lithium Solid State Battery for EV Electric Vehicle, new research and development batteries with solid electrolyte energy storage for automotive car industry, cathode

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View this webinar to learn how UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) is translating fire safety research related to lithium-ion batteries into firefighter training and public education campaigns. As important as it is for the fire service to know how to prevent and mitigate these fires, it is even more important for the public. Hear about their latest resources and ways you can Take C.H.A.R.G.E. of Battery Fire Safety.

WHAT ATTENDEES LIKED FROM THIS PRESENTATION:

  • “Very knowledgeable presenters; a lot of information that very few even from inside the fire service know about.”
  • “Great information!”
  • “Very versed presenters. They really dove into community safety.”
  • “Good info and resources.”
  • “Very informative and timely.”
  • “Presenters were clear, concise and well-prepared.”

MEET THE SPEAKERS:

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L - R: Nicole Sanders-Abbott, Jennifer Williams

Nicole Sanders-Abbott is a Senior Research Amplification Specialist with the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of UL Research Institutes, where she serves as the lead for public safety education. In her role, she engages with various stakeholders to develop multi-faceted campaigns and resources that drive engagement and application of FSRI’s research-driven insights. Prior to joining FSRI, she worked as the Global Lead for Strategic Initiatives at Meta (formerly Facebook) where she worked with academic and industry experts to ensure global campaigns were research-based, diverse, and inclusive.

Jennifer Williams is the Senior Research Amplification Specialist for the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), part of UL Research Institutes. She supports the FSRI team and partners to amplify reach and engage with key stakeholders to increase firefighter knowledge and reduce injuries and deaths in the fire service and the communities they serve. She is a 16-year veteran of the fire service with most of her service at the Lewes Fire Department in Lewes, Delaware. She received her associate’s degree in Fire Science: Arson Investigation from Montgomery College and is currently working towards her bachelor’s degree in marketing through the University of Maryland University College. Before joining FSRI, Jennifer worked as the Public Relations Specialist for the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, University of Maryland, and has worked on numerous safety initiatives over the years.