Full Circle Lithium Corp (FCL), a U.S.-based manufacturer of specialty lithium-ion firefighting agents, has partnered with US Fire Pump Company LLC (USFP) to enhance emergency response capabilities for lithium-ion battery fires.
Innovative Lithium Response Vehicles
The collaboration has led to the development of two specialized emergency response vehicles: the Lithium Response Vehicle (LRV) and the Lithium Response Trailer (LRT). Designed to apply FCL’s proprietary fire-extinguishing agent, FCL-X, these platforms are optimized for use in commercial, municipal, and industrial settings, as well as by first responders.
- The LRV is built to deliver rapid response to lithium-ion battery fires, integrating mobility and powerful fire suppression capabilities.
- The LRT offers a flexible and scalable solution, allowing responders to adapt to varying fire scenarios efficiently.
Proven Performance in Live Demonstrations
FCL and USFP recently conducted a successful demonstration at a leading automotive manufacturing facility (OEM). The LRV and LRT effectively extinguished one electric vehicle (EV) fire and two EV battery fires, using FCL-X ProMAX. The agent quickly suppressed thermal runaway while maintaining a 30-gallon-per-minute (GPM) discharge flow rate, demonstrating its effectiveness in real-world fire scenarios.
Industry Leaders on the New Fire Suppression Solutions
Carlos Vicens, CEO and founder of FCL, emphasized the impact of this partnership:
“By introducing the LRV and LRT, we not only have a competitive edge in our fire suppression agent, but we also lead the industry in how it’s applied in real-life situations.”
Chris Ferrara, Founder and President of USFP, added:
“With FCL-X products and our LRT and LRV solutions, US Fire Pump continues to lead with advanced firefighting innovations, ensuring the highest safety standards for tackling even the most challenging incidents.”
Technical Specifications
Lithium Response Vehicle (LRV):
- 500-gallon booster tank with batch-mixing capability for FCL-X Pro or ProMAX
- 200 GPM pump powered by an independent motor, enabling pump-and-roll functionality
- Built on a Ford F550 crew cab chassis, featuring:
- Heavy-duty flatbed steel body
- Multiple rear supplementary discharges (1.5″ & 2.5″)
- Preconnected 1″ hose reel
- Emergency lighting and front-mounted winch for enhanced functionality
Lithium Response Trailer (LRT):
- 535-gallon booster tank designed for batch-mixing with FCL-X Pro or ProMAX
- 200 GPM pump powered by a 19-hp gas motor, enabling pump-and-roll capabilities
- Two 1.5″ discharges for flexible fire suppression
- Spacious storage compartments for hoses and tools
- Tandem axle trailer with a 4000 lb GVWR bumper pull configuration
- Manual four-corner stabilizing downriggers and tongue jack for stability during operation
With these cutting-edge firefighting solutions, Full Circle Lithium and US Fire Pump are setting a new standard in lithium-ion fire response, providing safer, more effective, and scalable fire suppression systems for industries worldwide.
