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The TEEX EV/ESS 2025 Summit report is now live at https://lnkd.in/gWXb2b9f ? If you missed the last report from 2023, don’t fret, it is also available on our website. The 2025 EV/ESS Summit presented advancements in the tactics and response methods to EV/ESS incidents from 2023. Experienced subject matter experts, researchers, and stakeholders came together to present ideas and recommendations to respond to the hazards of EV/ESS incidents and advance training. ?? With the ongoing rise of the incorporation of electric vehicles, training and information sharing must meet the demands and risks associated with the increasing presence of Li-Ion battery fires. Especially as the electric vehicle presence in the United States has increased “from 2 million in 2023 to an expected 85 million by the end of 2025.” ?? This report intends to bridge the gap for public safety professionals, electric vehicle users, researchers, engineers, and local communities. ?? TEEX intends to hold a yearly EV/ESS conference. Standby for more information for the third iteration of the conference with an intended date of May 2026. ??

Our offices will be closing early today for Spring Break. We will resume normal operational hours on March 17, 2025. Until then, we hope that all in observance of the break has a safe and enjoyable time off! To stay up to date on our latest testing evaluations, news, and tech notes, visit https://teexinnovation.com.

? ?? NEWS ARTICLE - “First responders need to understand and train on what is different about energy incidents and how to address them, similar to the specialized training developed for hazmat teams that came into being in the 1970s,” said Chris Greene, former fire chief at Seattle Fire Department and keynote speaker at TEEX's 2025 Electric Vehicle and Stored Energy Summit. Read the full article in the link below for more expert insight on electric vehicle safety and stored energy preparedness: TEEX Fire and Emergency Services TEEX Testing & Innovation Center #TEEXEVSummit2025 #EVSafety #ESSSafety #PublicSafety #EVConference

…and that’s a wrap for the 2025 TEEX Electric Vehicle and Stored Energy Summit! ???? We’d like to express our gratitude to Texas A&M University and Texas A&M University System for always being valuable family to TEEX, as well as the event speakers, caterers, venue operators, and TEEX staff members for making this year’s event even better than the inaugural event. Last but never least, a special thank you to all of the first responders that attended this event and continue to show up for your community daily. Your service is sincerely appreciated. Next year’s event is set to take place in summer 2026, but in the meantime, swipe through the photos below for a visual recap of #TEEXEVSummit2025 Day Two: ?? “Large Scale Li-ion Emergencies – Pre- and Post-incident Planning” by Dalan Zartman, Energy Security Agency ??”Li Battery Toxicity Concerns” by C. Todd Smith, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives ?? “Li Environmental Remediation and Cleanup” by Dr. Sean M. Thompson, PhD, Washington State Department of Ecology ??Training for Energy Emergencies (EM-ESV Software)” by Dan Buchanan, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - TEEX ?? “TTI Crash Testing of Electric Vehicles” by Lance Bullard, Texas A&M Transportation Institute ??“Lessons Learned and the Future of Energy” Panel Discussion by All Presenters

We kicked off the 2025 TEEX Electric Vehicle and Stored Energy Summit on campus at Texas A&M University, Jan. 7-9. Swipe through these images for a visual recap of the schedule of events for day one of the event: ??: Official Howdy by David Coatney, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - TEEX ??: “The Energy Battleship” by Chris Greene, Seattle Fire Department (Retired) ??: “SwRI Li Battery Testing and Contamination” by Gordon Lohmeyer, CFPS / PI, TEEX and Dr. Imad Khalek, Southwest Research Institute ??: “DDR Battery Shipments, Codes and Placarding” by Chris Pfaff, West Pierce Fire & Rescue ??: “City of Pasadena’s Energy Codes and Enforcement” by David Brannon, City of Pasadena Fire Marshal's Office-Texas ??: “Battery Energy Storage Systems – Installation, Safety and Plans in the Event of Failure” by Tompall Glaser, Jupiter Power ???: Evening Social Mixer - Sponsored by TEEX at the George Bush Library & Museum TEEX Fire and Emergency Services TEEX Testing & Innovation Center #TEEXEVSummit2025 #EVSafety #FireSafety #StoredEnergy #TexasPower

?? WE'RE HIRING! Here's a list of our full-time job openings by location: ?? Bryan, Texas ??: Training Coordinator - Transportation & Heavy Equipment https://lnkd.in/g_PmPNFV ??: Water/Wastewater Instructor (Remote) https://lnkd.in/gu88RjyJ ??: Instructional Designer I https://lnkd.in/g4rPZ45n ??College Station, Texas ??: Business Associate III https://lnkd.in/gNYzfuKd ??: Hazmat Instructor https://lnkd.in/grg5eykp ??: Administrative Associate III https://lnkd.in/geCzbN2v ??: Communications Coordinator https://lnkd.in/gd6e8UAZ ?? South Texas Region ??: Regional Manager – Water/Wastewater Extension https://lnkd.in/gk6PfvWa Find a complete list of open positions at TEEX here: ?? : https://lnkd.in/fpcnpb4 TEEXSafety TEEX Fire and Emergency Services TEEX - Law Enforcement and Protective Services #TEEXTraining #OneTEEX #OneTeam #NowHiring #Employment #JobOpenings

TEEX Testing & Innovation Center recently evaluated Total Safety's Centralized Confined Space Monitoring (CCSM) Service, a cutting-edge technology designed to improve safety in confined spaces. Using advanced sensors and monitoring systems, the CCSM Service enhances hazard detection, ensures OSHA compliance, and prioritizes worker protection during operations. The assessment included testing in realistic scenarios to confirm the system’s effectiveness and reliability. In a series of photos and graphics below, we walk you through the scientific method of testing this product. ?? Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gY9r6S_x Disclaimer: TEEX does not endorse specific products or services. This evaluation reflects findings from the TEEX Testing & Innovation Center. #TEEXTested #SafetyInnovation #ConfinedSpaceSafety #OSHA

October 7-11, 2024, the TEEX Testing and Innovation Center (TT&IC), in collaboration with TEES and the Texas A&M Department of Chemical Engineering, facilitated a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Passive Mitigation System experimental test burn through a subcontract with Blue Engineering, Inc. The project was sponsored by the Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (DOT-PHMSA). The primary objective of the experiment was to capture critical data needed to validate the appropriateness and effectiveness of passive fire mitigation systems exposed to LNG fire. Additionally, the project aimed to establish hazard modeling criteria for passive LNG fire mitigation systems and define criteria for identifying the onset of structural steel and steel vessel failure when exposed to prolonged LNG fire. The project was managed by MICHAEL (Mike) AVOLIO, MSS, PI, TT&IC Technology Evaluation Manager, and conducted at the TEEX Brayton Fire Training Field, at a newly constructed temporary LNG burn site specifically designed for experimental destructive test burns. This project showcased the ingenuity and expertise at TEEX in executing a complex and potentially hazardous experimental test. It advanced LNG industry safety standards and has the potential to save lives and property in the future. Its success resulted from dynamic teamwork and collaboration across multiple TEEX divisions and departments, including finance and contracting, technical project management, risk mitigation, specialized LNG and firefighting expertise, health and safety oversight, and specialized maintenance and support. Several TEEX employees went above and beyond to ensure the project's success. The idea to construct a temporary off-site LNG burn pit for this unique experiment was a creative, outside-the-box solution proposed by Bobbi Jo Reeves, ESTI Marine/LNG Agency Coordinator I. The project would not have been possible without her innovative concept of building a burn pit capable of withstanding the destructive forces generated by burning LNG over an extended period while also protecting TEEX’s permanent LNG fire training prop from damage. The construction of the burn pit was made possible by Rene Ramirez, ESTI Director of Facilities Maintenance and Construction, and his team. They completed the pit under an extremely tight timeline, ensuring the concrete cured properly. Additionally, Rene oversaw extensive site preparation, including the implementation of safety measures such as water curtains and other fire mitigation strategies.

???NEWS ARTICLE: "The challenges associated with responding to electric vehicle/energy storage system (EV/ESS) emergencies are constantly changing as these technologies continue to evolve and become more prevalent across the United States. Li-ion batteries are used in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, scooters, bicycles, hoverboards and many other consumer products." ?? TEEX Testing & Innovation Center ?? TEEX Fire and Emergency Services To learn more about this initiative, read more of the story or attend our Electrical Vehicle & Stored Energy Summit, which is held on campus at Texas A&M University, Jan. 7-9, 2025. Register today! ?? Event Registration: https://lnkd.in/g3ccUqam

There's no way we could ever repay you for your service. Still, we will continue to empower and support you through our Veterans Benefits Programs, guiding veterans on their path to new careers through hands-on training and VA-approved certificate programs. Learn more at TEEX.org/Veterans #TEEX #TEEXTraining #VeteransDay #VeteransPrograms #VeteransBenefits #VeteransSupport #VeteransEmpowerment #VeteransTraining