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Martin County

File #: 26-0682   
Type: Departmental Status: Agenda Ready
In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 4/7/2026 Final action:
Title: PRESENTATION OF MARTIN COUNTY FIRE RESCUE LITHIUM AWARENESS
Attachments: 1. LithiumIonPresentationBOCC.pdf

PLACEMENT: Departmental

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PRESENTATION OF MARTIN COUNTY FIRE RESCUE LITHIUM AWARENESS

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

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The purpose of this presentation is to provide the Board of County Commissioners with an overview of lithium-ion battery technology, the exposures in the community and how to mitigate risks.

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DEPARTMENT: Fire Rescue                     

PREPARED BY:                      Name: Josh Jenkins                     

                     Title:                     Community Risk Reduction Specialist                     

REQUESTED BY: Chad Cianciulli, Fire Chief                                           

 

PRESET:     

PROCEDURES: None                     

 

BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:

 

Martin County Fire Rescue - Fire Prevention Division has identified lithium-ion batteries as an increasing fire risk in residential settings. As these batteries become more common in everyday household products, the potential hazards associated with improper use, charging, storage, or disposal have also increased.

 

ISSUES:

 

None

 

LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:

 

None

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

 

RECOMMENDATION

The Board is asked to hear the presentation of the Fire Prevention Team on an overview of lithium-ion battery technology, the exposures in the community and how to mitigate risks.

 

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

None

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

 

RECOMMENDATION

None

                     

ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS

None

 

DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:

Budget Transfer / Amendment                      Chair Letter                                                               Contract / Agreement

Grant / Application                                          Notice          Ordinance                     Resolution

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