[THESAFEKOREA] EV Fire Initial Response Solution, SAFEDOME



EV Fire Initial Response Solution, SAFEDOME


As electric vehicle adoption continues to grow rapidly due to carbon neutrality policies, advancements in battery technology, and the expansion of charging infrastructure, incidents of electric vehicle fires are also gradually increasing.



Unlike conventional vehicle fires, electric vehicle fires can involve thermal runaway within the battery. As a result, the fire may continue for an extended period or even reignite. Due to these characteristics, the process of fire suppression and recovery can take longer, which may lead to economic and social burdens for residents.



Are conventional response methods truly sufficient?

When an electric vehicle fire occurs, it is common to see the first person on the scene attempt an initial response using a fire extinguisher. However, considering the characteristics of EV battery fires, this method alone may not be sufficient for effective suppression.

In addition, if a sprinkler system fails to operate properly due to malfunction or failure, the scale of damage could become significantly greater.

During the roughly seven-minute “golden time” before firefighters arrive, it is also worth questioning whether it is realistic for ordinary people to wear protective equipment and attempt to respond with a fire blanket in teams of two or three.





What should be considered for a practical and effective response?
In vehicle fires, the most important factor is to contain the fire at an early stage in order to minimize damage.



SAFEDOME is a fire safety solution that integrates fire blanket, sprinkler, fire barrier, and water spray functions into a single system, enabling both early response and prevention of fire spread.




These features of SAFEDOME are designed to secure the most critical golden time in the event of a fire, based on speed, safety, and efficiency.

In addition, with its structural stability and high heat-resistant performance, SAFEDOME has demonstrated effective fire spread control in actual electric vehicle fire tests, with no performance issues observed in the frame or the fabric.




Conventional fire blanket methods require multiple personnel and protective equipment, and responders must approach the burning vehicle directly, which can pose significant risks.
In addition, due to the nature of lithium-ion battery fires, there remains a possibility of re-ignition caused by internal thermal runaway.
SAFEDOME quickly encloses the vehicle with a frame-based structure to prevent fire spread, and by connecting to a fire hydrant, it enables continuous internal water spraying for cooling and re-ignition suppression.
This helps secure the critical golden time for effective initial fire response.




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