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Kenneth A. Kunze

Kenneth A. Kunze

Fire Prevention Specialist, IC Fire Prevention

Kenn Kunze, of IC Fire Prevention LLC, is a retired Battalion Chief with 30 years of experience in the Combat Division of the Fort Wayne Indiana Fire Department. As an incident commander, Chief Kunze fought to save property and life. He saw the tragedy first-hand and his passion for fire prevention was forged at those incidents. As an NFPA-certified Fire Inspector-I, he has worked in the recycled materials industry since 2015 to identify fire risk and promote fire prevention management practices. Chief Kunze assisted in developing the ISRI "Guide to Creating Fire Prevention and Management Plan" and has a proven track record of helping to reduce fire risk throughout the recycled materials industry.

All Sessions by Kenneth A. Kunze

Day 6 – April 20 April 20, 2023
9:30 am - 10:45 am

Electric Vehicles: Are You and Your Facilities Ready?

Meeting Room 202 A-C: Level 2

Track: Safety and Security 🛈Topics may include those focused on protecting the health and life of recycling facility employees, customers, visitors, contractors, drivers, and the surrounding community; OSHA compliance; disaster preparedness; hazardous materials management; hazard recognition; safety culture; law enforcement; theft; cybersecurity; and infectious disease.
Safety and training are critical as electric vehicles and materials begin to enter the recycling stream. Take back the tools to prepare your workforce to handle these vehicles safely.

Day 5 – April 19 April 19, 2023
8:45 am - 10:00 am

Reduce Fire Damage and Losses in the Recycled Materials Industry

Meeting Room 201 AB: Level 2

Track: Safety and Security 🛈Topics may include those focused on protecting the health and life of recycling facility employees, customers, visitors, contractors, drivers, and the surrounding community; OSHA compliance; disaster preparedness; hazardous materials management; hazard recognition; safety culture; law enforcement; theft; cybersecurity; and infectious disease.
Fire detection and a SAFE response are just as important as prevention and mitigation. Doing the proper planning and having the best tools on-hand are keys to success in case of a thermal event at your business. Learn about ways to safely respond and control fires. And be prepared to extinguish and prevent all classes of fire with NFPA 18A, the standard for Fire Control and Vapor Mitigation. This session will include a focus on li-ion batteries and other fuel and ignition sources commonly found in recycling operations.

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