Fire Prevention Week is October 4 to 10, 2026

This year Fire Prevention Week focuses on “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower!”

Use your Charging Superpowers: 6 Safety Tips (View TIP Sheet PDF)

Key messages for this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge into Fire Safety!” include the following:

• Cheap charger? Don't chance it. 

  Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.

• Soft surface? Hard pass. 

  Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or bare floor.

• Fully charged? Time to unplug. 

  Unplug your device when it is fully charged.

• For tools and rides, charge outside. 

  Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging.

• Feels hot? Stop using it. 

  Stop using your device if it feels very hot, starts to swell, smells strange, leaks, smokes, or makes popping or hissing sounds.

• On a flight? Keep it in sight. 

  When on a plane, keep devices where you can see them while charging. Do not charge e-cigarettes or vapes on the plane. Tell a flight attendant if you notice a problem with your device.

Have Questions About Fire Safety? 

Visit our Fire Services webpage or contact our Fire Services staff with your questions.