Streetsboro trash truck fire blamed on lithium-ion battery improperly thrown away
The Streetsboro Fire Department says that a recent trash truck fire shows the importance of safely disposing of lithium-ion ...
Streetsboro trash truck fire sparked by crushed lithium-ion battery
After extinguishing the blaze, firefighters began sifting through the smoldering debris and found “the remains of a ...
‘NYC is playing with fire:’ Staten Island BP blasts city for allowing an excessive amount of battery energy storage in the borough
After residents launch online petition to halt the construction of a new facility, Fossella renews his call for a moratorium ...
Electric fire trucks did not factor in response to deadly LA blazes
Amid the deadly wildfires in Southern California, posts claimed the Los Angeles Fire Department was hindered by electric ...
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Westford Fire Department awarded $10,973 state grant to purchase new ventilation fan
The Westford Fire Department has received a $10,973 state grant to purchase a battery-operated pressure ventilation fan.
Can You Jump Both Batteries On A Diesel Truck At The Same Time?
Diesel trucks have a unique power system that utilizes two batteries -- but giving those batteries a jump can be challenging to an inexperienced driver.
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How much of a fire risk are electric vehicles?
We look at why EV fires are so hard to extinguish, how fire services are handling it and how to minimise risks ...
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Recall Roundup: New recalls issued for semi trucks and pickups
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling certain 2023-2025 VNR Electric trucks. The high-voltage battery may contain loose ...
Amid cleanup, EPA reassures public over air concerns, as hope emerges in more effective testing
Toxics in the air from urban wildfires may include dioxins, asbestos, and lead. But testing, until recently, for these air ...