Lithium Ion Battery Symposium
September 16 - 17, 2026
Registration Information Coming Soon!
Location:
Florida State Fire College
11655 NW Gainesville Road
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 369-2800
Conference Hotels:
Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown Ocala approximately $139.00 per night. Click here to reserve HGI room
Everhome Suites, Ocala approximately $74 per night (Closest exit to the Fire College) Click here to reserve Everhome Suites or use code LFSFC1
Comfort Suites, Ocala approximately $87 per night (Closest exit to the Fire College) Click here to reserve Comfort Suites or use code LFSFC
This 2-Day Symposium will cover a broad range of Lithium-Ion battery related topics and risk exposures that are critical to Florida’s first response community. Firefighters, law enforcement personnel, and tow operators will have an opportunity to meet with industry leaders and contribute to this well needed conversation on safe handling and emergency response techniques.
Presentations will include information from first response community leaders, federal partners on national standards, manufacturers, and private industry safety data and latest developments. Product demonstrations, best practices discussions, and case studies of previous Li-Ion battery related incidents will round out the symposium, setting the stage for further exploration and training initiatives.
Thank You Sponsors!
Contact Frank DeFrancesco for Sponsorship information
frank.defrancesco@myfloridacfo.com
(352) 369-2838
Checks are payable to:
Florida Fire Foundation
Mail to:
Florida State Fire College
ATTN: Frank DeFrancesco
11655 NW Gainesville Rd.
Ocala, FL 34482
We will continue to update symposium information as we confirm additional items.
Contact the Florida State Fire College for questions (352) 369-2800
Helpful Information
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