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VIDEO. From YouTube’s StacheDTraining on January 19th, 2025. Patrick Durham, Captain at Station 4 in the Troy Fire Department, Michigan, and a mechanical engineer specializing in lithium-ion battery and electric vehicle safety.
On January 16, 2025, a massive fire erupted at the Moss Landing Battery Energy Storage Facility in California, the world’s largest of its kind.
This video examines the events leading up to the fire, the design flaws that allowed it to spread, and why firefighters made the decision to let it burn.
I also compare this incident to other battery storage facility disasters, like the Otay Mesa fire, and discuss what it means for the future of clean energy storage.
Are outdated designs putting communities at risk?
What lessons can be learned to prevent the next disaster?
StacheD Training. Fire Safety for the Evolving World I’m Patrick Durham, Captain at Station 4 in the Troy Fire Department, Michigan, and a mechanical engineer specializing in lithium-ion battery and electric vehicle safety.
My mission is to empower firefighters, first responders, and organizations with the knowledge and skills to safely navigate the challenges posed by electric vehicles, micromobility devices, and battery energy storage systems.
With over 18 years of hands-on firefighting experience and a background in designing innovative EV battery structures, I offer a unique perspective that bridges the gap between engineering and fireground response.
Here, you’ll find training-focused content, real-world incident analysis, and practical advice tailored to enhance fire safety in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Through collaborations with organizations like FSRI, SAE, and IAFC, I stay at the forefront of industry advancements to bring you actionable insights that make a difference.
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