Toronto Fire Services recognizes Fire Prevention Week™ with a series of educational workshops
Earlier today, Toronto Fire Services launched Fire Prevention Week™ with an open house at the Toronto Fire Academy. This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” highlights the importance of safe practices for purchasing, charging and recycling lithium-ion batteries.
This year’s Fire Prevention Week runs from Sunday, October 5, to Saturday, October 11 and Toronto Fire Services is inviting residents to participate in various educational events and initiatives aimed at raising awareness about fire safety.
As part of Fire Prevention Week, Toronto Fire Services will also host a series of neighbourhood open houses at fire stations across the city, each held from 4 to 7 p.m. Residents are invited to drop by and take part in interactive games and explore fire safety displays and activities at the following locations:
Fire Prevention Week™
This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” focuses on the safe use of lithium-ion batteries. These batteries power common devices such as phones, laptops, e-bikes and power tools but if damaged or misused, they can overheat, catch fire or explode.
Toronto Fire Services has seen a steady rise in battery-related fires, with 76 incidents in 2024 and more than 50 already in 2025.
To stay safe, residents are encouraged to:
For more information on lithium-ion battery safety visit the City’s Lithium-ion Batteries webpage: www.toronto.ca/lithium-ion-batteries.
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“This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is especially timely, as Toronto continues to see a rise in fire incidents caused by lithium-ion batteries. Many of these fires are preventable. I encourage all resides to learn about the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and to follow key safety practices when using or charging these devices. Toronto Fire Services remains committed to raising awareness and advocating for necessary regulatory changes to reduce this growing fire safety risk in our city.”
– Jim Jessop, Fire Chief, Toronto Fire Services
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