Fire Prevention Week 2025 is Sunday, October 5 through Saturday, October 11th. The week in October commemorates the Great Chicago Fire which began on October 8, 1871, and killed over 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed over 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres.
This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home”. This campaign is sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association, and the goal is to educate the public on how to safely purchase, charge, and recycle lithium-ion batteries to prevent fires. Other things to keep in mind: have a home fire escape plan, test and replace batteries with smoke detectors, and practice natural gas safety. Area Fire Departments have the opportunity to focus on fire safety education.