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Over the past several years, incidents involving batteries have become more commonplace and, in many cases, more lethal. To mitigate the threats involved in the emergency response to batteries, it is important to understand the different types of batteries and the hazards associated with each. Unfortunately, it is often too late to determine battery type when a system is already in failure. In this situation, it is important to characterize the toxicity, corrosivity, and flammability hazards as quickly as possible in order to mitigate potential effects. This webinar will walk operators through the use of chemical detection techniques to assist in determining tactical considerations based upon battery type.