Lithium-ion batteries store a lot of energy in a small place. These batteries can over-heat, start a fire, or explode if overcharged or damaged. By learning how to BUY, CHARGE and RECYCLE these batteries safely, you can help prevent a fire in your home. Be sure to: buy only listed products; charge devices safely; and recycle batteries responsibly.
Kick off event features:
🧑🚒 Fire Safety Education
🧑🚒 Check out Fire Trucks, Rescue Boat, Hazmat Truck and more
🧑🚒 Try on Firefighter Gear
🧑🚒 Try out our Fire Extinguisher Prop
🧑🚒 Spray Hoses
🧑🚒 Information available on our Smoke Detector Program, Camp Courage, Topeka Fire Post Explorer Program and more
🧑🚒 Food and beverages will be available
This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign, October 5-11, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” works to educate everyone about using these batteries safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to BUY, CHARGE, and RECYCLE safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries.
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