The National Fire Academy announces the release of a new, on-line, self-study course Introduction to Energy Systems (ESS) (course code Q0757). Many of the modern devices that we use daily rely on some type of electrical source to power their operation. Many device manufacturers are using batteries to allow mobility and function without connection to the electrical power grid. In this course, you will learn to recognize energy storage system (ESS) concepts and principles so you can analyze the hazards involved with ESS incidents.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Define an energy storage system (ESS)
Recognize hazards associated with ESS
Associate chemical ESS hazards with Lithium-Ion-Battery Energy Storage Systems (LiBESS)
Associate thermal ESS hazards with LiBESS
Identify response consideration during LiBESS incidents
Identify the post-incident operations following an ESS response