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Wuhan City – HCB Battery has joined forces with the Dongxihu District Fire Brigade to promote safe practices for lithium batteries through a comprehensive safety training program. As new energy vehicles (NEVs) surge in popularity for everyday transportation, the threat of lithium battery thermal runaway poses a significant concern. Recent statistics indicate that global fire incidents involving NEVs have escalated at an average annual rate of 23% over the past three years, with lithium-based power batteries identified as a predominant cause. This trend underscores the urgent need for enhanced lithium battery safety within fire emergency response frameworks.
In response to the rising risks and with a commitment to learning from past incidents, the Dongxihu District Fire Brigade has organized a specialized three-day lithium safety training program, running from June 9 to June 11, 2025. During this event, a delegation of 70 members will visit HCB Battery for an in-depth exploration of lithium battery risk prevention measures and fire safety protocols.
Professional Knowledge Empowerment and Government-Enterprise Collaboration Jointly Building a Safety Defense Line for Lithium Batteries
The lithium safety training organized by the HCB Battery Research and Development Center, under the Technology Quality Center, was led by Director Sheng Qi, Manager Zhou Jing, and Deputy Manager Xia Run of the Technology Research and Development Department. The training provided firefighters with a comprehensive and systematic theoretical foundation on lithium-ion power batteries, lithium manganese batteries, lithium battery materials, their characteristics, process principles, and safety risk management and control. This enabled participants to develop a thorough and in-depth theoretical understanding, elevating their knowledge of lithium batteries from a conceptual level to a professional level.
To enhance firefighters' comprehensive understanding of safe and compliant lithium battery practices, the training also examines representative lithium battery safety incidents that have occurred in the industry in recent years. It includes an in-depth analysis of the root causes of these incidents as well as recommended emergency response strategies, aiming to equip each participant with the foundational knowledge necessary to serve as a lithium battery safety guardian.
During the Q & A session, participants had the opportunity to discuss real-world usage of lithium batteries and safety risks they had encountered. Colleagues from the HCB Battery R&D Center and members of the fire brigade actively interacted and shared their experiences, which further reinforced everyone's awareness of lithium battery safety.
As a regional industry leader, HCB Battery possesses a mature R&D system, stringent quality control measures, comprehensive fire safety facilities, and a standardized safety management framework. These capabilities enabled HCB to provide professional technical support to Wuhan's Dongxihu District Fire Brigade during their specialized training program, while simultaneously fulfilling the company's corporate social responsibility and public service commitments.
Moving forward, HCB Battery will continue to strengthen collaboration with fire rescue departments at all levels. Together, we aim to enhance the city's lithium battery accident prevention and control capabilities, contributing our expertise to safeguard public safety and property.
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