Patrick Durham
CaptainTroy Fire Department, Michigan
Patrick Durham serves as the captain and training officer at Station 4 within the Troy (Michigan) Fire Department. Durham is a mechanical engineer, formerly engaged in cutting-edge automotive industry projects. Notably, he has been involved in designing innovative multi-material battery structures for electric vehicles. Drawing from over 18 years of combined experience as a firefighter and engineer, Durham has developed specialized training courses for firefighters, as well as YouTube content, focusing on various technical aspects, including the specific challenges associated with responding to incidents involving EVs. Durham is also a member of the Technical Panel for Fire Safety of Batteries and Electric Vehicles at UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute, where he contributes his expertise to advance the field of fire safety in the context of emerging battery technologies and electric vehicles.
Patrick Durham’s Session(s):
4:15 pm–5:15 pm | Wed, March 26, 2025
Preparing for Inevitable Lithium Ion Fires: Training, Equipment, and Insurance Liability Best Practices
Insurers and local governments are making serious safety inquiries of all electrification projects in 2025. Preparing for inevitable lithium ion fires at your business will avoid the catastrophic damage and injury characteristic of consumer and industrial thermal runaway incidents in ’23–24. This high profile panel boasts the #1 LI Fire Trainer in the world, as well as former C-Suite Execs from SpaceX, COX Automotive and Top Legal Firms. Discussions will include best practices in EV safety training, certification and equipment. This group will review how to protect your business and customers with common sense precautions and protocols while answering safety questions regarding your EV business.
This Shop Talk will fill to capacity; registration is recommended to guarantee your seat.