Smoking Laptop: What Would You Do?
The laptop is smoking. It is plugged in and going into thermal runaway. What would you do? Watch this video to see a laptop in thermal runaway. How …
In 2046, We Will Ask – How Did We Miss This?
When we look back 20 years from now, the biggest clean energy failures won’t be blamed on technology. They’ll be traced to policy gaps, training gaps, and unclear …
Should Fire Departments Invest in an Emergency Plug
Listen to what Gary Ashley, from Tesla’s Fire Liaison office says about plugging anything into the charge port of a Tesla.
LA Fire Lithium Training Powerpoint
In November 2025, CESAT participated in the LA Fire Department Training of over 500 Southern California Firefighters. LA Fire has shared with us the entire Training Powerpoint which includes videos and research
Watch: Fire Blanket vs Lithium Ion Extinguisher Test
Can a fire blanket or Cold Fire extinguisher stop an EV battery fire? Watch our test.
Watch: Safe Charge Sleeves Test
The Safe Charge Sleeve E-Series is an engineered containment system intended for use with detachable lithium-ion batteries commonly found in e-bikes, e-scooters, and other micro-mobility devices.
How to Use LBIK Kit for Firefighters
See how the LBIK kit is successfully used by Brockton Fire Department during a laptop incident at a high school.
Lithium-Ion Battery Chemistries: NMC vs. LFP
This document provides a clear understanding of the differences between Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries. Responders will be able to quickly assess risks, anticipate fire behaviour, and choose appropriate mitigation strategies
Tesla Solar Roof – First Responder Guide
Tesla Solar Roof has been designed to improve the aesthetics of a customer’s home. Solar Roof tiles, made of tempered glass and fiberglass, are easily distinguishable from conventional …
