Mike McNamara
IrelandfirefighterMale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Mike McNamara is the assistant chief of operations with the Surrey Fire Department, known for his expertise in managing complex fire incidents. Recently, he has been in the news for addressing the challenges posed by fires involving e-bike batteries, which contain lithium and other chemicals that make them particularly difficult to extinguish. During a significant fire at an e-bike store in Surrey, McNamara highlighted the increasing frequency of such challenging fires and the need for specialized firefighting strategies to combat them effectively.
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Mike McNamara has served in Ladder 3 for the longest and reflects on the legacy of the firefighters lost on 9/11.
They were eating breakfast when the call came. ‘They all left’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-09-11
Mike McNamara, assistant chief of operations with the Surrey Fire Department, discusses the challenges of extinguishing e-bike battery fires.
Large fire destroys Surrey e-bike store, damages other businesses
Canada· 2025-06-30