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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires– Prevention, Response, Remediation

Lithium-Ion Battery Fires– Prevention, Response, Remediation

Update: 2025-10-27
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In this episode of The Hazmat Files, we explore the growing threat of lithium-ion battery fires—power sources behind everyday technology that can turn volatile when they fail. Joined by Lt. John Cassidy (FDNY), Steve Sitton (GrayMar Environmental), and Sean Tuthill (AARCO Environmental), the discussion covers the risks, causes, and response strategies tied to these incidents. From prevention and public education to emergency response and remediation, this episode offers essential insights for anyone concerned with safety in a battery-powered world.

Special Guests: 

  •   Lieutenant John Cassidy, Fire Department City of New York (FDNY)
  • Sean Tuthill, Director of Waste Management, AARCO Environmental
  • Steve Sitton, Director of Programs and Training, GrayMar Environmental Services
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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires– Prevention, Response, Remediation

Lithium-Ion Battery Fires– Prevention, Response, Remediation

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