If you are experiencing an emergency: Call 911
Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11
For this year's Fire Prevention Week, we are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) to promote this year's theme, "Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home." We will also have an Open House on October 11th from 11:00AM-2:00 PM at the Company 1 Firehouse, 1485 Main Street.
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Smoke trailer
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Fire safety demonstrations
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Touch a Truck
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Fire gear display
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Operate a fire hose!
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Buy only listed products. When buying a product that uses a lithium-ion battery look for a safety certification mark such as UL, ETL, or CSA. This means it meets important safety standards.
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Charge devices safely. Always use the cords that came with the product to charge. Follow the instructions from the manufacturer. Buy new chargers from the manufacturer or one that the manufacturer has approved. Charge your device on a hard surface. Don’t overcharge your device. Unplug it or remove the battery when it’s fully charged.
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Recycle batteries responsibly. Don’t throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash or regular recycling bins because they could start a fire. Recycle your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location. Visit call2recycle.org to find a recycling spot near you.
Safety Tips:
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Always follow the manufacturer's instructions
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Only use the battery that is designed for the device
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Only use the charging cord that came with the device
- Do not keep charging the device or device battery after it is fully charged
- Store batteries away from anything that can catch fire
- Keep batteries at room temperature when possible
If a fire occurs...
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Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire.
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Call 911 when you are in a safe location.
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If you try to fight the fire, be sure others are getting out and you have a clear way out
For more information, visit the NFPA Website
All information courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association