Fire Prevention Week October 5-11 “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home"™

HALTON HILLS, ON – The Halton Hills Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to recognize Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW), October 5-11, 2025. This year’s FPW campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” focuses on educating the public about the importance of safely buying, charging, using and recycling lithium-ion batteries.

Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable, offering large amounts of energy and a long-life span but can also be dangerous if not managed with care.

“There are numerous, everyday items such as laptops and smartphones that use lithium-ion batteries,” said Fire Prevention Officer Jason Blackmere. “There is a real danger for these batteries to overheat, cause fire or even explode if they are not handled properly.”

The Halton Hills Fire Department encourages all residents to embrace the 2025 Fire Prevention Week theme. Fire departments across the country are encouraging homeowners to:

• Do your research before purchase. Look for a stamp from a nationally recognized testing lab to ensure the product meets important safety standards.
• Only use the charging cables that came with the product and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Charge your device on a hard surface, not under a pillow or on a couch.
• Don’t overcharge your device. Once charged, unplug it or remove the battery.
• Dispose of lithium-ion batteries properly and do no place in the trash or regular recycling bins because they could catch fire. Visit call2recycle.org to find a local recycling location.

Learn more about fire and public safety education on the Town’s website at haltonhills.ca.

About the Town of Halton Hills

The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 64,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto.  The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine.

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