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Lithium Ion Battery Technician Course – Bentonville

May 12 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Firefighter in full gear stands next to a lithium-ion battery graphic. Event details for a battery safety course on May 12, 2025, in Bentonville. Includes contact info and course objectives on understanding battery safety and energy storage systems.

“Unleash Your Inner Battery Whisperer”

Charge up your emergency response capabilities with our “Lithium-Ion Operations Responder” course, crafted for operational responders. This course equips you with critical knowledge on handling lithium-ion battery incidents, prevalent in everything from smartphones to electric vehicles.

Explore the chemistry of battery failure to understand the triggers of these potent hazards. Acquire hands-on skills for effectively extinguishing battery fires and conducting safe hazard mitigation. Learn the ins and outs of battery system disposal and assessment of energy storage systems (ESS). Conclude your training with a bang—experience a controlled deflagration demonstration that vividly illustrates the power of what you’ve learned by safely blowing up some batteries.

Contact: Captain Wesley Gale
Cell: 479-936-6406
Mark McEntire
Cell: (501) 516-3556

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Date:
May 12
Time:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Venue

Bentonville Fire Department, Station 1
800 SW A Street
Bentonville, 72712 United States
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