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Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week - October 5th - 11th, 2025
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.
With a number of devices that now take lithium-ion batteries, Manitobans are encouraged to only buy listed and certified lithium-ion batteries, to ensure they are safe to use. Always charge products that use these batteries on a hard surface, and always dispose of batteries properly to prevent a fire from starting.
Fire Prevention Tips
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.
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.
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.
School Contest
The Manitoba Firefighters' Burn Fund, Manitoba Association of Fire Chiefs, the Manitoba government and the Office of the Fire Commissioner will once again be holding a Fire Prevention Week Children's Contest to entice children across the province to participate and learn about this extremely important initiative. Children have a chance to win a $200.00 Gift Card and fun fire safety material.
In the coming weeks more information as well as the Children's Contest Entry Form will be posted here.
Please visit the following link for more information to use at home in your classroom and around your community for Fire Prevention Week https://www.nfpa.org/events/fire-prevention-week