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Full Circle Lithium Announces First Canadian Sales to Ottawa Fire Services

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jun 01, 2026 · 07:00 FCLI · 0.42 Full Circle Lithium Corp.
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Executive Summary

  • Full Circle Lithium Corp. announced its first Canadian municipal sale, supplying FCL-X™ lithium-ion battery fire suppression and containment solutions to Ottawa Fire Services.
  • The deployment addresses a rapidly escalating safety challenge, with Ottawa reporting over 50 lithium-ion battery fires since 2024 and Toronto recording a 90% year-over-year increase in 2023.
  • The company will expand its global outreach by showcasing its FCL-X™ solutions at INTERSCHUTZ 2026 in Hannover, Germany, targeting international fire service leaders and distributors.

Key Details

  • Customer & Distribution: First Canadian municipal purchase by Ottawa Fire Services, procured through Canadian dealer Safetek-Profire.
  • Product: FCL-X™ lithium-ion battery fire response and containment solutions, engineered to help first responders manage thermal runaway events, improve operational safety, and support rapid stabilization during high-risk battery incidents.
  • Target Applications: Electric Vehicles, E-bikes, E-Scooters, energy storage systems, power tools, and consumer electronics.
  • Market Momentum: Additional Canadian fire services have expressed interest and are expected to purchase the solutions in the near future.
  • Domestic Fire Statistics:
  • Toronto Fire Services reported a 90% increase in lithium-ion battery fires in 2023 versus 2022.
  • Ottawa Fire Services confirmed 54 lithium-ion battery fires since January 2024 (including e-bike and battery system incidents).
  • International Fire Statistics:
  • London Fire Brigade reported record e-bike and e-scooter fire levels in 2025.
  • UK fire brigades responded to approximately 1,760 lithium-ion battery-related fires in 2025 (roughly one incident every five hours).
  • Upcoming Event: FCL will participate in INTERSCHUTZ 2026 in Hannover, Germany (the world's premier trade fair for fire/rescue services, civil protection, and safety technologies). The company has pre-scheduled meetings with international fire service leaders, distributors, municipal agencies, and industry partners.

Notable Quotes

  • Carlos Vicens, CEO of FCL: "We are extremely proud to support Canada's Fire Services with specialized solutions specifically for lithium-ion battery incidents. Ottawa is demonstrating leadership by proactively equipping their teams for the evolving risks associated with electrification and energy storage technologies."
  • Carlos Vicens, CEO of FCL: "This is clearly a global fire safety challenge... Fire departments everywhere are looking for practical solutions for suppression, containment, and operational response that improve firefighter safety and incident management."
  • Carlos Vicens, CEO of FCL: "INTERSCHUTZ is one of the most important international platforms for innovation in fire and rescue services... We are looking forward to meeting with departments and organizations from across Europe and around the world that are actively seeking solutions for lithium-ion battery fire risks."
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