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Future Energies & Lithium Battery Firefighting TRAINING

Our Future Energies & Lithium Battery Firefighting Course equips emergency response officers and firefighters with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage and mitigate lithium battery fires – a unique challenge within modern firefighting.

  • This is a non-accredited training course

Individuals, Small groups or Corporate bookings

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

1 day

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WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE

As lithium-ion batteries become integral to renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and large-scale energy storage, the risk of battery fires poses a growing challenge. Our Future Energies & Lithium Battery Firefighting Course delivers cutting-edge renewables training designed to meet the evolving safety needs of modern industries.

This specialised course empowers firefighters and emergency response professionals with the critical skills required to safely manage and extinguish lithium battery fires. With a strong focus on sustainable safety, participants gain both in-depth theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to respond effectively in high-risk environments—especially within Australia's rapidly growing resources and renewables sectors.

This course offers a blend of theoretical understanding and hands-on practical training, ensuring that participants are well-prepared for the high-stakes environments they’ll face in the Australian resources sector.

This course is ideal for:

  • Emergency Response Teams
  • Emergency Services Officers
  • Firefighters
  • This is a non-accredited training course

Individuals, Small groups or Corporate bookings

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

1 day

Nationally Recognised Training logo.

ABOUT THE COURSE

This course is designed for professional emergency response officers and firefighters working in the Australian resources sector.

Whether you are employed in mining, energy storage, electric vehicle infrastructure, or other resource-heavy industries, this course will ensure you are equipped with the latest techniques and knowledge to handle lithium battery fires.

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the specific fire hazards associated with lithium batteries and energy storage systems.
  • Identify the different types of lithium-ion battery fires and the risks they pose.
  • Apply effective firefighting techniques tailored to lithium battery fires.
  • Select and use the correct equipment for fighting lithium battery fires.
  • Implement fire risk mitigation strategies in environments such as energy storage facilities, electric vehicle charging stations, and mining operations.
  • Respond to fires involving lithium batteries safely and efficiently, minimising environmental and safety risks.
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Course Content

The growing adoption of renewable energy technologies and electric vehicles in the Australian resources sector makes it critical for emergency response teams to be equipped to handle the unique challenges posed by lithium-ion batteries. 

Our Future Energies & Lithium Battery Firefighting Course equips emergency response officers and firefighters with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage and mitigate lithium battery fires – a unique challenge within modern firefighting.

This course offers a blend of theoretical understanding and hands-on practical training, ensuring that participants are well-prepared for the high-stakes environments they’ll face in the Australian resources sector.
 

With industry-leading training, this course helps ensure that your team is prepared for the evolving fire hazards of the future.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this program, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance.

Participants will be able to:

  • Understand the specific fire hazards associated with lithium batteries and energy storage systems.
  • Identify the different types of lithium-ion battery fires and the risks they pose.
  • Apply effective firefighting techniques tailored to lithium battery fires.
  • Select and use the correct equipment for fighting lithium battery fires.
  • Implement fire risk mitigation strategies in environments such as energy storage facilities, electric vehicle charging stations, and mining operations.
  • Respond to fires involving lithium batteries safely and efficiently, minimising environmental and safety risks.

Prerequisites and Entry Requirements

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FSA Entry Requirements:

  • Current qualification in Emergency Response and/or Firefighting
  • Appropriate clothing, safety footwear and PPE
  • Fitness to participate
  • Sufficient language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills to complete the course

DELIVERY OPTIONS

Delivery options to suit businesses of all sizes.

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Best for 1 to 12 learners
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Our online training is available for course to be completed anywhere.

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We offer convenient nationwide training tailored to you, ensuring your staff are well-prepared for emergencies and high risk workplaces without leaving your premises.

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