Lithium-Ion Battery Fires Are a New Fire Class
Federal Investment Accelerates Adoption
$100 billion committed by the U.S. energy storage industry for American-made grid batteries.
$7.5 billion allocated for EV charging infrastructure through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
Over $9 billion in federal and state funding available for electric school buses.
New Risks Grow Exponentially
Lithium-ion battery fires now represent a distinct class of fire. These events are hotter, more persistent, and harder to suppress—posing new threats for firefighters, property, and public safety.
The Challenge: Why These Fires Are So Hard to Fight
1
Thermal Runaway
Unstable chemical process releasing intense heat and gas
2
Reignition Risk
Batteries can reignite hours later—even after being extinguished
3
Hard-to-Reach Sources
Batteries are often buried deep in EVs or energy systems
4
On-Road Explosions
High risk during accidents or overheating incidents
The Solution: AF-31 (EV)
We are on the precipice of addressing a new fire class – Electric Vehicle Fires. Not only are these fires difficult to extinguish, EV fires are highly likely to reignite. Thermal runaway is a problem that will only get worse as the lithium-ion battery industry expands its global footprint.
We have learned that extinguishing EV fires after a thermal runaway requires fast and effective solutions that ensure rapid suppression. The batteries must also be overwhelmed to keep their temperature below the ignition point.
The current strategy for firefighters is to apply copious amounts of water to the battery pack and basically keep doing so until the temperature drops below ignition. This strategy is missing a key element that will allow for quicker extinguishment and assurance of no reignition.
AF-31 (EV) is a water-based solution that is capable of extinguishing lithium-ion battery fires and preventing reignition. AF-31 (EV) has been tested for and contains no ozone-depleting substances (ODS) or volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In addition, this solution is Greenguard Gold Certified, ensuring the highest standard of health and safety for both humans and the environment.
With over 20 years of use, AF-31 (EV) is a trusted, revolutionary firefighting technology. It’s used around the world, including in Asia and Europe. AF-31 (EV) can both extinguish existing fires and prevent future fires, making it the ultimate solution for electric vehicle fires as well as other fires resulting from lithium-ion batteries.
One Product. Multiple Critical Applications.
Electric Vehicles
(EV)
Fleet depots, charging stations, EV batteries under recall or repair
Energy Storage
Systems (ESS)
Battery container units for solar/wind grid storage
Mobility &
Consumer Tech
Scooters, e-bikes, laptops, drones, power tools
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Often Conductive |
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Growing Dependence, Growing Risk
Lithium-ion batteries are integral to modern life: EVs, telecom towers, solar storage, e-bikes, street lighting, power tools. With their rapid adoption comes an urgent need for intelligent fire mitigation.
Protect What Powers the Future
Deploy the only field-tested, certified fire retardant engineered specifically for lithium-ion batteries.
AF31-EV Application Equipment
Purpose-built equipment designed for the efficient, safe, and targeted application of AF31-EV—supporting rapid deployment in electric vehicles, residential properties, commercial facilities, and other high-risk fire zones where lithium-ion and structural fires pose critical threats.
Portable Lithium Fire Extinguisher
Pre-filled with AF31-EV, this 2.5-gallon unit is ideal for immediate deployment in EV garages, utility fleets, and high-risk residential areas. Rechargeable and reusable.
5-Gallon Refill Bucket
Bulk supply of AF31-EV for refilling extinguishers or manual application. Perfect for facilities, municipal services, and wildfire-prone locations.