Speakers

PATRICK DURHAM is a captain and training officer in the Troy (MI) Fire Department. He is a mechanical engineer, engaged in cutting-edge automotive industry projects. Notably, he has been involved in designing innovative multi-material battery structures for EVs. Drawing from 20 years of combined experience as a firefighter and an engineer, Durham has developed specialized training courses for firefighters focusing on various technical aspects, including the specific challenges associated with responding to incidents involving EVs. Durham is also a member of the Technical Panel for Fire Safety of Batteries and EVs at the FSRI, where he contributes his expertise to advance the field of fire safety in the context of emerging battery technologies and EVs.