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LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES: FIRES, CHEMICALS, HEALTH, AND CLEANUP    M-I1
Monday     8am to 10am
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating128 of 280 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersKaren Riveles
ObjectiveThis session provides information on Lithium-Ion Battery fires, chemical pollutants, their health effects & injuries, and cleanup challenges.
DescriptionThis course will provide an overview on Lithium-Ion battery (LIB) fires. It will review laboratory and field study results on chemical emissions, health effects and cases of injuries and hospitalizations. This course will also discuss the public health impacts of large-scale storage, transportation and disposal of LIBs as hazardous waste and cleanup after disasters.
PresentationLithium-Ion Batteries: Fires, Chemicals, Health, and Cleanup
IMPROVISED NUCLEAR DETONATION CONSIDERATIONS    M-I2
Monday     1pm to 5pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating241 of 280 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersCharles Tobias
ObjectiveThe course is designed to provide self-protection and emergency response options for rescue and recovery following a nuclear event.
DescriptionThe course will define a nuclear event and radioactive fallout. The deference between an air verses and ground blast will be identified along with the damage expected ns from both. The FEMA Guidance will be used as a reference as we explore self-protection and emergency response actions to enhance life safety.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY INCIDENTS- CASE STUDIES AND LESSONS LEARNED    TU-I1
Tuesday     8am to 11:54am
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating183 of 292 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersLeon Wirschem, Justin Bechara, Summer Hansen-Rooks, Christopher Myers, Gregory Jenkins, Noelle Wondergem, Robert Rezende, Brian Abeel
ObjectiveCUPA Emergency Responders, DTSC Emergency Response and EPA Support will talk about recent fires/incidents involving lithium-ion battery fires, first responder considerations, chemical monitoring, waste management, transportation considerations and lessons learned.
DescriptionOver the past couple years, and since last years CUPA Conference there have been several major incidents involving lithium-ion battery fires. Several BESS have had fires and hazmat responses, and the cleanup operations continue. The LA Wildfires brought to light the challenges of lithium-ion batteries in vehicles, home power walls and mobility devices post wildfire. Other fires involving vehicles and large mobility device storage operations have also been a challenge for first responders and hazmat responders. Recent incidents will be discussed including field tactics, monitoring considerations and waste management. If time permits, we can discuss the results of the SD/EPA/Arson study including how field-based instrumentation performed compared to EPA lab testing for batteries burning in an enclosed room and what was learned for mitigation tactics.
PresentationTu-I1Lithium Ion Battery Case Studies Challenges and Lessons Learned
SD LIB Study 2024 - EPA Report
FENTANYL NEW HAZARDS FOR CLEANING UP WASTE AT CLANDESTINE LABS    W-I1
Wednesday     8am to 10am
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating206 of 290 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersBrian Escamilla
ObjectiveEducate and prepare first responders who may encounter hazardous waste at clan lab sites
DescriptionThe waves of new synthetics that continue to surge into the country have created new challenges and hazards for both first responders and agencies tasked with ensuring the sites are mitigated and remediated. This course will cover the different types of narcotics that are being synthesized including methamphetamine, fentanyl, fentanyl analogs, and other synthetic opioids. Common adulterants such as xylazine will also be covered.
LIB FIRES & THE "STATIC" CLEANUP PHASE    W-I2
Wednesday     10am to 11:54am
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating208 of 290 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersErnie Hernandez
ObjectiveThis course will provide participants with the information needed to safely manage the cleanup phase associated with lithium-ion battery fires.
DescriptionThis course will recap several high-energy lithium-ion battery incidents in Los Angeles County and describe the corresponding efforts with de-energization, DOT packaging, and disposal. This course will also provide an overview of air monitoring techniques, safety procedures and fire response agency coordination.
PresentationLiB Fires & the
DRONE INTEGRATION WITH HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: USE CASES & PROGRAMS    W-I3
Wednesday     1pm to 3pm
Room GOLD KEY III
Seating2 of 50 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersSteven Hamilton
ObjectiveUnderstand how to create a drone program, focusing on hazardous materials, use cases, and compliance with laws and regulations.
DescriptionThis class will teach participants how to develop a drone program for emergency responders, with a focus on handling hazardous materials. Attendees will explore practical use cases, learn about drone integration in emergency response, and gain an understanding of relevant laws and regulations. The course emphasizes safety, compliance, and the strategic deployment of drones in hazardous situations.
IDENTIFICATION AND HAZARD ASSESSMENT (IDHA) FOR HAZMAT INCIDENTS    W-I4
Wednesday     3pm to 5pm
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating211 of 290 seats available
CreditsREHS: 2.0  
SpeakersGrant Miner
ObjectiveParticipants will learn how to identify materials involved in an incident, analyze hazards present, and understand how they impact response options.
DescriptionIDHA plays a crucial role in responding to hazmat incidents. This course will provide responders at all levels, from FRA to Specialist, with tools for identifying materials and their properties, understanding the dynamics of an incident and ensuring a safe, effective response. Topics will include resources for IDHA, awareness of multiple hazards, reassessing hazards as information changes, and analysis of actual incidents.
PresentationIdentification and Hazard Assessment (IDHA) For Hazmat Incidents
EMERGENCY READY: EHTER HANDS-ON CRASHCOURSE    TH-I1
Thursday     8am to 11:54am
Room GRAND BALLROOM E
Seating19 of 40 seats available
CreditsREHS: 4.0  
SpeakersThaddeus Hunt, Natalia Deardorff, Debbie Anderson, Hoa Tan
ObjectiveExplore and practice assessing Environmental Health impacts of a disaster using the Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response (EHTER) model.
DescriptionThis hybrid course uses the Environmental Health Training in Emergency Response (EHTER) model developed by CDC and FEMA and links disaster Hazmat handling, environmental health impacts, & California-specific Emergency Response protocols to empower professionals in safeguarding communities & the environment. Participants will "get their hands dirty" with a tabletop exercise and practical role playing for multiagency communications & coordination.
PresentationEmergency Ready:EHTER Hands-On Crash Course
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