Harris County Fire Marshal Promotes Lithium-Ion Battery Safety During Fire Prevention Week

Fire Marshal’s Office commemorates Fire Prevention Week

NASHVILLE — During Fire Prevention Week 2025, from Oct. 5-11, the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) are promoting lithium-ion battery safety to highlight the importance of safely buying, charging, and…

Harris County Fire Marshal promotes lithium-ion battery safety during Fire Prevention Week

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (CW39) — The Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office (HCFMO) is joining fire safety educators nationwide for Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 5–11. This year’s campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” is about how to safely buy, charge, and recycle lithium-ion batteries, which are now found in most gadget devices like phones, laptops, and e-bikes. The HCFMO Outreach Team said that th…

“Charge into Fire Safety” Oct. 5 to 11 is Fire Prevention Week - Gabriola Sounder

Derek Kilbourn photo Do not throw batteries in the garbage – Dean Clark, Manager at GIRO and Gabriola Fire Chief Will Sprogis hold up examples of lithium batteries and chargers collected for recycling at GIRO. No batteries – of any size – should be going in the garbage, but should be disposed of at a certified recycling facility, such as GIRO. Will Sprogis Gabriola Fire Chief Fire Prevention Week runs from October 5 to 11. This ye…

Fire Prevention Safety Week - Polk County Government

This week marks the 100th annual Fire Prevention Week in the U.S. The nationally observed week commemorates the Great Chicago Fire, which happened Oct. 8-10, 1871. The disaster killed an estimated 300 people, displaced more than 100,000 others and destroyed about 17,500 buildings. Fire safety has come a long way since the Great Chicago Fire, but it’s important to remember that fire prevention is a team effort. Everyone is responsible for avertin…

Coalhurst Fire Department shares fire safety message during Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5-11 › Sunny South News

By Kristine Jean Sunny South News It’s been a steady year for the Coalhurst Fire Department, that included upgrading uniforms and dress uniforms, acquiring new boots and coveralls for fighting wildland fires and continuing their community outreach during Fire Prevention Week, which takes place this month Oct. 5-11.   “Basically (we had) some safety equipment upgrades for our personnel is kind of what we’ve been doing this year,” said Town of Coa…

National Fire Prevention Week and lithium-ion battery safety - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – This week is National Fire Prevention Week and Zanesville’s local fire department has some tips to stay safe. This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” focusing on tips to prevent fires caused by the commonly used rechargeable batteries. Some tips offered by firefighter and paramedic Matt Salmons includes using charging chords that aren’t frayed, charge devices on hard surfaces as oppo…