Captain Patrick Durham consults with UL, the Fire Safety Research Institute and others while training fire departments across the U.S. on the specific dangers of lithium-ion battery fires in the workplace. As a mechanical engineer with extensive experience in advanced development projects within the automotive industry, he has designed multi-material battery structures for electric vehicles and holds several issued patents. Captain Durham’s work has been instrumental in shaping safety protocols and has been recognized for its significant impact on the industry. With an in-depth understanding of the manufacturing and retail automotive processes, as well as the design process, he is dedicated to advancing safety standards and solving complex problems in innovative ways.