Turning Fire Hazards into Safety Opportunities

Dates

7th October 2026

Time

13:00 - 14:00 ((GMT+01:00))

Location

Online

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Overview

Lithium-ion battery fires have unique attributes and are not like other types of fire, therefore education and awareness are key; as is assessing the fire risk they present to your organisation, having an action plan in place to mitigate the risk, and being able to manage the fire event should the worst happen.

This session will delve into the challenges associated with Lithium-ion battery fires and you will gain valuable insights into why they happen and how to prevent, or should the worst happen, contain them using the Firechief® Halo™ 10 Step Battery Safety Plan.

Attendees will:

Gain an appreciation of the importance of Lithium-ion batteries in the modern world with the drive towards carbon neutrality and net zero.
Understand why a Lithium-ion battery fire takes place and see some examples.
Come away with a 10 Step Lithium-ion Battery Safety Plan which can be implemented in their organisation to mitigate their LiB fire risks.

Speaker

Matt Humby – Senior Technical Consultant at Firechief Global

With more than 27 years of fire safety experience, Matt Humby plays a pivotal role at Firechief Global, helping organisations understand and mitigate the growing risks associated with Lithium-ion battery fires. He is a key contributor to the development of Firechief’s comprehensive education platform, which includes fully accredited CPD courses and the Firechief Halo 10-Step Battery Safety Plan.

Matt is also a sought-after public speaker and podcaster, regularly sharing his expertise at industry events, exhibitions, and directly with organisations. His specialist knowledge spans a broad range of fire safety topics, including Lithium-ion battery hazards, PFAS regulatory changes, and cooking fire safety standards such as BS EN 50615.

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