Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) will use its strong presence at the Hawkesbury Show this weekend to warn the public about the dangers posed by Lithium-Ion batteries.
Fire investigators will demonstrate how compromised or damaged batteries can overheat and enter what’s known as ‘Thermal Runaway” where they are at high risk of exploding and starting significant fires.
WiFi and satellite phone communications
There were 213 suspected Lithium-Ion-related battery incidents attended by FRNSW across the state last year. 29% related to unspecified batteries or chargers, 16% e-bikes or e-scooters, 16% mobile phones or laptop batteries, 14% related to power tool batteries
There were 213 suspected Lithium-Ion-related battery incidents attended by FRNSW across the state last year
Also on display will be Fire and Rescue’s ‘Cell on Wheels’ technology. The portable hub has been successfully used by FRNSW to supply temporary WiFi and satellite phone communications to communities devastated by floods over the past two years.
Firefighters from 81 Station (Windsor) and 82 Station (Richmond) will staff the FRNSW display, ready to provide essential home safety advice, including working smoke alarm and home escape plan recommendations. There will also be firefighter hats and activity books for the kids.
Additional attractions will include
- Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) or drones used for rescues, damage assessments, Hazard Reduction burns, mapping and a host of other FRNSW missions
- A new $2.5m Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) Aerial Platform Pumper, the newest engine in the FRNSW fleet, capable of issuing 6000 litres of water a minute, making it the most powerful pump on any of our appliances and boasting a ladder that can extend 25m
- Ignitable Liquid Detection canines will be at the Show from 11 am each day…see how they put these very smart Labradors to work
- Turbine-aided Firefighting TAF20 remote-controlled appliance will form part of the static display…explore fire-fighting techniques of the future
- Rescue capabilities will also be on display, including tools used in road crash and water rescues
- Staff from the Museum of Fire will also be there with a historic display and merchandise
FRNSW public engagement
FRNSW is proud of its public engagement at the Hawkesbury Show and has earned the prize for ‘Best Public Service Exhibit’ two years in a row. Visit the FRNSW stand this weekend.
The Hawkesbury Agricultural Show is open to the public from Friday 28 April through to Sunday 30th April at the showgrounds, 40 Racecourse Road, Clarendon. Gates are open from 9 am till 11pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 9am till 4pm on Sunday.