Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 18 through June 24, 2023, as “National Firefighter Safety Week” in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of National Firefighter Safety Week to raise awareness of the fire risks associated with improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries.

S. Res. 281 · 118th Congress · Jun 22, 2023 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 18 through June 24, 2023, as National Firefighter Safety Week in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of National Firefighter Safety Week to raise awareness of the fire risks associated with improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries.

That the Senate—

(1)

supports the designation of National Firefighter Safety Week;

(2)

expresses strong support for—

(A)

the efforts of firefighter safety organizations to promote firefighter safety relating to lithium-ion battery incidents;

(B)

training programs to educate firefighters about the risks and hazards associated with lithium-ion battery incidents; and

(C)

participation of fire departments in the United States in National Firefighter Safety Week;

(3)

encourages—

(A)

efforts to develop standards and best practices that emphasize firefighter safety in dealing with lithium-ion battery incidents; and

(B)

public awareness regarding the safe use, safe storage, and proper disposal or recycling of lithium-ion batteries;

(4)

supports community outreach programs that educate the public about the potential hazards and proper response to lithium-ion battery incidents; and

(5)

supports the goals of National Firefighter Safety Week.

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