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This Specialization Course consists of five modules, which comprehensively cover the most important aspects of fire risk associated with lithium-ion batteries and their fire protection. Module 1. Introduction to the Problems of Lithium Batteries and Associated Risks. 1.1 Introduction and Fundamental Concepts. 1.2 Current Types of Batteries. 1.3 The Lithium-ion Battery. 1.4 The Importance of Lithium-ion Batteries Today. 1.4.1 Technology, Construction, and Operation. 1.4.2 Applications of Lithium-ion Batteries. 1.4.3 Current Problems with Lithium-ion Batteries. 1.5 Causes of Failure and Risks in Lithium-ion Batteries. 1.6 Thermal Runaway. 1.7 Typical Failure Sequence in Lithium-ion Batteries. 1.8 Regulatory Framework. Module 2. Fire/Explosion Prevention in Lithium-Ion Batteries and Passive Protection Measures. 2.1 Introduction. 2.2 Deflagration Protection. ATEX Zone. 2.3 Battery and Battery Room Compartmentalization. 2.4 Battery Management Systems (BMS). 2.5 Safety Venting of Batteries. 2.6 Ventilation and Extraction of Gases and Smoke. Module 3. Fire Extinguishing Systems and Their Effectiveness in Lithium-Ion Battery Fires. 3.1 Comparison of Extinguishing Agents and Their Effectiveness in Lithium-Ion Battery Fires. 3.2 Fire Blankets, Handheld Fire Extinguishers, and Hose/Hoist Systems. 3.3 Water-Based Control and Extinguishing Systems: Sprinklers, Water Spray, and Water Mist. 3.4 Foam Systems. 3.5 Gaseous Agent Extinguishing Systems. 3.6 Condensed Aerosol Systems. 3.7 Inerting and oxygen reduction systems. 3.8 Other extinguishing systems. 3.9 The firefighter's perspective. Module 4. Detection systems and their effectiveness in lithium-ion battery fires. 4.1 The integration of different technologies and types of detection in the stages of a lithium-ion battery fire. 4.2 Gas detection. 4.3 Particle detection. 4.4 Heat detection. 4.5 Flame detection. 4.6 Smoke detection: point detection, linear barriers, and aspirating detection. 4.7 Video detection-based systems and other detection systems. Module 5. Fire risk analysis and protection in different lithium-ion battery applications. 5.1 Portable devices in residential environments and public transport. 5.2 Electric vehicles and battery chargers. 5.3 Lithium-ion batteries in photovoltaic systems. 5.4 Indoor battery storage. 5.5 Energy storage systems (ESS).