Full Circle Lithium and US Fire Pump Partner on Specialty Response Vehicles to Extinguish Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
- The partnership has focused on deploying FCL-X™ to end-users and developing enhanced response capabilities for lithium-ion battery fire emergencies
- These groundbreaking specialty response vehicles have successfully extinguished an EV fire and two EV battery fires at a demonstration at a major OEM facility
- FCL’s revolutionary FCL-X™ product lines are engineered to quickly extinguish EV and lithium-ion battery fires in all emergency response settings
TORONTO, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Full Circle Lithium Corp. (“FCL” or the “Company”) (TSXV: FCLI) (OTCQB: FCLIF), a USA-based lithium-ion specialty firefighting agent manufacturer, is pleased to announce that FCL and US Fire Pump Company, LLC (“USFP”) have conducted several large lithium-ion battery fire demonstrations using FCL’s lithium-ion battery fire-extinguishing agent FCL-X™. These collaborations have culminated in the creation of two emergency response vehicles, the lithium response vehicle (“LRV”) and lithium response trailer (“LRT”), to efficiently and effectively apply FCL-X™ in commercial, municipal, and industrial settings as well as potential use for first responders.
The LRV, a groundbreaking solution, was developed to enhance the response to lithium-ion battery fires. The LRT offers a different application variant to provide more flexible coverage based on response needs. Both platforms are designed for municipal, commercial, and industrial settings, ensuring the efficient application of our groundbreaking FCL-X™ suite of products.
FCL and USFP collaborated on a demonstration at a major automotive manufacturing (“OEM”) facility, successfully extinguishing one electric vehicle (EV) fire and two EV battery fires using the LRV and LRT. The demonstration highlighted the impressive performance of the new FCL-X™ ProMAX lithium-ion battery extinguishment product solution. The FCL-X™ ProMAX, when batch-mixed in the booster tanks, quickly suppressed the thermal runaway and extinguished the EV and battery fires, which had been provided by the OEM, all while maintaining a 30-gallons-per-minute (GPM) discharge flow rate.
Carlos Vicens, CEO and Founder of FCL, stated,
The partnership between FCL and USFP is gaining momentum in delivering FCL-X™ products into the hands of end-users.
“With the introduction of the LRV and LRT, we believe we not only have an edge on the agent itself but also have a competitive edge over any other players in the industry on how the product is applied in real-life situations.”
Chris Ferrara, Founder & President of USFP, said:
Using FCL-X™ products, in conjunction with the LRT and LRV solutions, US Fire Pump continues to lead the industry with its advanced firefighting solutions, driven by a commitment to innovation and the highest safety standards.
“Our focus is always on exceptional performance, using cutting-edge tools needed to tackle even the most challenging incidents,”
Technical Specifications of the LRV and LRT
Lithium Response Vehicle (LRV):
- 500-gallon booster tank, capable of batch mixing with FCL-X™ Pro or ProMAX
- 200 GPM pump powered by an independent motor, enabling pump-and-roll capabilities
- Multiple rear supplementary discharges (1.5″ and 2.5″ sizes) and one preconnected 1″ hose reel
- Mounted on a Ford F550 four-door crew cab chassis, featuring multiple compartments and a heavy-duty flatbed steel body
- Equipped with full emergency lighting and a front-mounted winch for enhanced versatility
Lithium Response Trailer (LRT):
- 535-gallon booster tank, designed for batch mixing with FCL-X™ Pro or ProMAX
- 200 GPM pump driven by a 19-hp independent gas motor, providing pump-and-roll functionality
- Two 1.5″ discharges for flexible fire suppression
- Spacious storage compartments for tools and hoses
- Tandem axle trailer with a 4000 lb. GVWR bumper pull configuration
- Includes manual four-corner stabilizing downriggers and a tongue jack for stability during use
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