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Burning Questions
By Chris CamachoEducation
Burning Questions episodes
- Burning Questions - Lithium-Ion Batteries
In this episode, we're talking about Lithium-Ion Batteries. We'll cover the technology and science behind how these batteries work, risks associated with this technology, some best practices, as well as some common causes of lithium-ion battery fires. We'll dive into safety standards that apply to these batteries as well as some issues that the modern fire service is facing as this technology becomes more prevalent. Lastly, we'll discuss case studies involving lithium-ion technology. Below, you should find some links to the Greenville County Waste Program as well as some videos offered by UL's Fire Safety Research Institute. We'll post new content as often as we can! Thank you for listening, and stay safe out there!!
Chapters:
0:12 - Welcome
1:09 - Guest Introduction
1:20 - Lithium-Ion Technology Explained
3:00 - Risk Associated with Li-Ion Batteries
4:46 - Best Practices
6:51 - Common Causes of Li-Ion Battery Fires
7:47 - Safety Standards Regarding Li-Ion Technology
10:03 - Issues Facing the Fire Service
13:02 - Case Studies
16:07 - Future Li-Ion Technology and Possible Impacts on the Fire Service
19:26 - #HaveAFireSafeDay
Links:
Greenville County Waste Program:
https://www.greenvillecounty.org/soli...
UL FSRI - Online Training Promo:
https://youtu.be/ZZ9WzUFDITU?si=rz3GGvw5yfv0vDRV
UL FSRI - Course Link:
https://training.fsri.org/course/035-...
UL FSRI - YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@firesafetyresearchinstitute
Acknowledgments:
- Thank you to Engineer Hayden Knapp for sitting in with me and helping get this information out to everybody!Thank you to the Boiling Springs Fire District in Greenville, SC for making this podcast possible. Take a look at our webpage and social media pages for more information.
District Links:
Website:
https://www.boilingspringsfd.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BSFD.Greenville
Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/bsfd_greenville
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BSFD_Greenville
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@FirehouseWeekly20 min - Burning Questions - Home Fires
In this episode, we're talking about Home Fires. We cover the most common causes of home fires, how to prevent home fires, as well as what to do if you're ever IN a home fire. At the bottom of this description, you'll find links to the #CloseBeforeYouDoze video on the difference a door can make as well as links to the #AmericanRedCross #SoundTheAlarm program. If you like this episode, consider liking and subscribing. We'll post new content as often as we can! Thank you for listening, and stay safe out there!!
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
1:10 - What CAUSES of Home Fires
5:51 - How to PREVENT Home Fires
12:14 - What to DO when there is a Home Fire
15:48 - AFTER the Home Fire
17:37 - Services BSFD Offers
18:24 - Recap
18:59 - Thank You
19:42 - #HaveAFireSafeDay
Links:
American Red Cross - Sound the Alarm Program:
https://www.redcross.org/sound-the-al...
American Red Cross - Home Fire Safety Checklists:
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how...
UL FSRI - Close Before You Doze:
• See the Dramatic Difference a Door Ca...
UL FSRI - Home Furnishing Comparison:
• UL FSRI Home Furnishings Comparison (...
Acknowledgments:
- Thank you to Firefighter Michael Huppmann for sitting in with me and helping get this information out to everybody!Thank you to the Boiling Springs Fire District in Greenville, SC for making this podcast possible. Take a look at our webpage and social media pages for more information.
District Links:
Website:
https://www.boilingspringsfd.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BSFD.Greenville
Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/bsfd_greenville
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BSFD_Greenville
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@FirehouseWeekly20 min - Burning Questions - Carbon Monoxide
In this episode, we talk about Carbon Monoxide or CO. We'll discuss what CO is, how it is measured, when it becomes dangerous, and where CO comes from. We'll also talk about CO alarms. By the end, you'll know how CO alarms work, when and why they activate, where to place them, when to replace them, and how to incorporate them into your monthly alarm checks and your semi-annual escape drills. If you like this episode, consider liking and subscribing. We'll post new content as often as we can! Thank you for listening, and stay safe out there!!
Links:
NFPA - https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Safety-equipment/Carbon-monoxide
USFA - https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/life-safety-hazards/carbon-monoxide/
FireSafe SC - https://firesafe.sc.gov/
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:58 - Guest Introduction (FF Kim Stuber)
1:06 - Carbon Monoxide (CO):
1:30 - What is CO?
2:29 - How do we measure CO?
4:39 - Where does CO come from?
9:05 - CO Alarms: How do they work?
10:01 - What types are there?
11:50 - Where do we place them and why?
14:11 - Where do we NOT place them and why?
14:51 - How do we test them?
15:15 - Escape Drills
15:57 - When do we replace the batteries?
16:29 - How long do they last?
16:52 - What services does BSFD offer?
17:25 - Recap
17:43 - Thank you
18:30 - #HaveAFireSafeDay
Acknowledgments:
- Thank you to Firefighter Kim Stuber for sitting in with me and helping get this information out to everybody!Thank you to the Boiling Springs Fire District in Greenville, SC for making this podcast possible. Take a look at our webpage and social media pages for more information.
District Links:
Website:
https://www.boilingspringsfd.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BSFD.Greenville
Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/bsfd_greenville
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BSFD_Greenville
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@FirehouseWeekly19 min - Burning Questions - Smoke AlarmsIn this episode, we talk about anything and everything Smoke Alarm related. We discuss different types of alarms and how they function, where they need to be placed in the home, how often to complete home escape drills, when to change the batteries in smoke alarms, and how long smoke alarms last. If you enjoy this podcast, please like and subscribe. We'll be posting new episodes as often as we can. Thank you for listening! Stay safe out there!
Links:
FireSafe SC - https://firesafe.sc.gov/
NFPA - https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Safety-equipment/Smoke-alarms
USFA - https://www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/prepare-for-fire/smoke-alarms/
American Red Cross - https://www.redcross.org/sound-the-alarm.html
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Topics
1:01 - Guest Introduction (Lt. Chris Huff)
1:35 - Types of Smoke Alarms
3:18 - Hard-of-Hearing Alarms
4:00 - Placement (Wall vs. Ceiling)
5:20 - Placement (Every Level)
6:47 - Placement (Sleeping Areas)
7:40 - Where NOT to Place
9:20 - Testing
9:58 - Escape Drills
11:57 - Battery Replacement
14:06 - Lifespan
15:34 - Services Offered
16:40 - Recap
18:13 - Thank you
18:58 - #HaveAFireSafeDay
Acknowledgments:
- Thank you to Lt. Chris Huff for sitting in with me and answering some of our most frequent questions.Thank you to the Boiling Springs Fire District in Greenville, SC for making this podcast possible. Take a look at our webpage and social media pages for more information.
District Links:
Website:
https://www.boilingspringsfd.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BSFD.Greenville
Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/bsfd_greenville
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BSFD_Greenville
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@FirehouseWeekly20 min - Burning Questions - Podcast Introduction
Hello! Welcome to our podcast series "Burning Questions"! This podcast was created to share common fire and safety-related issues. In each episode, we'll tackle one safety topic at a time. These topics are chosen by the sheer number of questions we receive about them each year as well as topics that we have observed to be increasing in frequency or severity. We want to give you as much information and advice as possible so that each of you can make a change in your communities for the better. The best emergency is the one that never happens. Let us know if you want us to cover anything specific, if not, listen in while some southern firefighters discuss all things safety.
Thank you to the Boiling Springs Fire District in Greenville, SC for making this podcast possible. Take a look at our webpage and social media pages for more information.
District Links:
Website:
https://www.boilingspringsfd.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/BSFD.Greenville
Insta:
https://www.instagram.com/bsfd_greenville
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/BSFD_Greenville
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@FirehouseWeekly3 min
About Burning Questions
From the publisher's feed
Welcome to the Burning Questions Podcast! This podcast is hosted by the Boiling Springs Fire District in Greenville County, South Carolina. Our goal with this podcast is to provide reliable…
safety information to as wide an audience as possible. This is where we'll talk about issues that we've observed and share safety tips focused on reducing risk in your community. We hope you enjoy these episodes and maybe even take some of our safety tips to heart. Let us know if there's something specific you want to hear about!