Course Description:

From EVs to iPhones, lithium-ion batteries power the world, but when misused, mistreated or misunderstood, they can cause damage, injury, and death. In this 2-hour session, we’ll examine lithium-ion case studies (what would your department do?), explore products, dissect messaging and develop next steps to help your department reach target audiences and learn how to safely use today’s consumer products. Come prepared to share information, ideas, and solutions!

Instructor(s):

Laura King, Regional Director, NFPA

Laura King is NFPA’s regional director for Canada.

Laura promotes and supports the use of NFPA tools and resources, including codes and standards, training, certification, and public education initiatives such as Fire Prevention Week, the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, and Wildfire Community Preparedness Day.

She works with fire departments, associations, and First Nations to develop community risk reduction programs, build fire-prevention and life-safety education strategies, and create and disseminate consistent and accurate messaging.

Laura is a proud Cape Bretoner. She has lived and worked in Halifax, Ottawa (three times!), Edmonton and the Greater Toronto Area, where she is now based.