Fire Prevention Week kicked off October 5

Fire Prevention Week, led by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), kicked off October 5. The theme for this year’s campaign is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” and aims to educate the public about using these batteries safely.

To “charge” into safety, NFPA suggests the following steps:

• BUY lithium-ion batteries that contain a safety certification mark such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Electrical Testing Laboratories (ETL), or Canadian Standards Association (CSA);
• CHARGE batteries safely using cords that came with the product; and
• RECYCLE batteries responsibly.

NFPA provides resources, downloadable materials, and tools to help organizations promote fire safety messages during Fire Prevention Week and throughout the year.

For more on this year’s campaign, visit NFPA’s website.