Hazmat 9 (Lithium Ion Energy Storage Systems)

Question 1

True or False

Grid Support and UPS(Uninterruptible Power Supply) should not be shut without consult.

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

Delayed ignition after an external stress and Re-ignition after extinguishment can occur when?

Answer 2

Hours to days later.

Question 3

FDNY personnel should maintain a minimum ___ foot radius from cabinets/containers and a minimum ___ foot radius from exhaust fans.

Answer 3

50 foot, 100 foot.

Question 4

Exhaust fans are usually located where?

Answer 4

Opposite Fire Department Connections.

Question 5

SME is required on scene within ____ .

Answer 5

2 hours.

Question 6

Response procedures for LESS containers/cabinets:

Answer 6

• All FDNY personnel behind any physical barrier surrounding the ESS.
• Setup danger zone 50 feet/100 feet.
• Stretch precautionary line, stretch supply line to FDC
• Transmit 10-80 code 1
• If FDC is located closer than 50 feet from the container then personnel can only enter this area with IC permission.

Question 7

True or False.

FDNY personnel CAN enter and overhaul a container/cabinet.

Answer 7

False.

Question 8

True or false

If the battery management system of LESS shows rising temperatures you should charge the FDC, shut down the ESS (with guidance), exhaust the cabinet/container, and meet white hat/call for SME response.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

True or false

If the battery management system of LESS does not show rising temperatures you do not charge the FDC, do not shut down the ESS, but you should exhaust the cabinet/container.

Answer 9

True.

Question 10

Can FD personnel open door to container/cabinet?

Answer 10

Yes, but only after consulting with SME and extinguishing fire .