Fire and Safety UK, a leading specialist in EV fire protection across the UK, is excited to highlight the Turtle Fire System, recently nominated for the prestigious Innovation in Safety Award.
Targeted Fire Protection for Electric Vehicles
The Turtle Fire System is a next-generation fire protection solution designed to deliver continuous, targeted cooling directly to the source of a fire. Whether beneath an electric vehicle, a battery rack, or a deck surface, this system ensures that high-risk areas receive precise and effective suppression.
Unlike traditional firefighting methods, Turtle focuses on the exact point of ignition, helping reduce the risk of thermal runaway a common challenge in EV and lithium-ion battery fires.
Understanding EV Battery Fire Risks
When EV batteries degrade or develop a fault, a chemical reaction occurs within individual cells, producing:
- Hydrogen gas and oxygen
- Extreme heat that raises temperatures above the flash point of hydrogen
This reaction can ignite a highly volatile fire, with temperatures exceeding 1,000°C. Such fires are extremely dangerous and difficult to control with conventional fire suppression systems.
How the Turtle Fire System Works
The only proven method to extinguish these fires is rapidly cooling the battery below the flash point. The Turtle Fire System achieves this by:
- Direct water jets to the undercarriage of the vehicle or battery system
- Rapidly reducing temperatures below the flash point, causing the fire to flame out
- Continuous cooling of the battery pack via the undercarriage to prevent thermal runaway
This system is the only one in the world successfully proven in action on multiple occasions, making it a world-first solution for EV fire safety.
Why This Matters
With the growth of electric vehicles and modern battery storage, traditional fire safety systems are often insufficient. Solutions like Turtle Fire demonstrate the innovation required to protect people, property, and businesses in today’s high-tech environments.
Fire and Safety UK: Supporting Modern Fire Safety
At Fire and Safety UK, we specialise in EV fire safety systems for commercial sites, offering:
- Expert advice and risk assessment
- Design and supply of next-generation fire protection solutions
- Future-ready safety strategies for EV fleets and battery storage facilities
Our mission is to ensure businesses are prepared for today’s risks and ready for tomorrow’s challenges.
Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony
The Innovation in Safety Award Ceremony will take place on 25 February 2026, celebrating solutions that advance fire safety across industries.
For full details on Turtle Fire System’s nomination, visit ICHCA’s website.