Fire Prevention Week
Join Lambton Shores Fire and Emergency Services in celebrating Fire Prevention Week (FPW) from October 5 to 11, 2025!
This year's FPW campaign is "Charge into Fire Safety"
This year's focus strives to educate everyone about the importance of battery safety, stressing how important it is to buy, charge, and recycling batteries safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries.
Why is this important? Fires related to lithium-ion batteries are on the rise and there are many ways we can reduce our risk.
Charge into Fire Safety with 3 Steps:
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.
Charge into Fire Safety Public Education Video
Contact Us
9577 Port Franks Road, Thedford, ON N0M 2N0
Municipal Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 519-243-1400 | 1-866-943-1400 | Fax: 519-243-8611