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Questions regarding increased risks from lithium-ion battery fires and measures to safeguard firefighters and the community.

🟡 Medium · Question without notice14 May 2026 · 211 words

Questions raised about lithium-ion battery fire risks, firefighter safety, and adequacy of resources

Inquiry into lithium-ion battery fire risks and safety measures for firefighters and the community.

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has initiated a number of measures to safeguard firefighter and community safety aligned to prevention, preparedness, response and recovery related to lithium ion battery fires.

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Members who spoke

McNeill, SophieSwinbourn, Matthew
Topics
emergency servicesfire safetylithium-ion batteriesoccupational health

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