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Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4-10
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue Reminds Residents To Practice Safe Charging Habits
The theme for Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW), October 4–10, 2026, is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.”
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA) to support Fire Prevention Week. This year’s FPW theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses on the simple steps people can take to recharge safely. Safe charging means making smart choices every time you plug in.
Many devices in our daily lives, such as phones, tablets, laptops, tools, toys, e-bikes and scooters, run on rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which store a lot of energy in a small space. If they are damaged or charged the wrong way, they can overheat, start a fire, or even explode.
“The way you charge your lithium-ion battery devices can make a difference in helping prevent home fires,” said Las Vegas Fire Chief Fernando Gray. “It comes down to using simple habits each time you plug in.”
- Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase fire risk.
- Charge devices on a table, desk or other hard, flat surface. Do not charge them on beds, couches, or under pillows. Devices and chargers produce heat during normal charging. Soft surfaces can trap heat and block airflow, which can cause the battery to overheat.
- Stop using your device if it feels very hot, starts to swell, is smoking, or has a strange smell. These are warning signs that the battery may be damaged or failing.
- Unplug your device when it is fully charged. Do not leave it plugged in longer than needed. Leaving a device plugged in too long can increase heat and stress on the battery.
- Charge larger items like e-bikes, scooters and power tools outside and away from exits. These batteries are larger and store more energy. If they fail, fires can grow quickly and spread.
- When on a plane, keep your device where you can see it while charging. Do not charge devices in overhead compartments. Do not charge e-cigarettes or vapes on a plane. If a battery overheats or fails, the flight crew must respond quickly.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue is hosting Fire Prevention Week activities, including the following free events open to the public:
Fire Prevention Week Kickoff
Join Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and Chick-fil-A for a fun event where youth can learn more about fire safety. Youth ages 13 and under who attend the event and complete home safety training will receive a free sandwich, while supplies last.
Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Chick-fil-A, 1991 N. Rainbow Blvd.
Fire Prevention Week Safety Night
Join Las Vegas Fire & Rescue at a local community center for a fun evening of learning and engaging activities.
Thursday, Oct. 8, 4-7 p.m.
Cimarron Rose Community Center, 5591 N. Cimarron Road
Fire Station 43 Open House
Join Mayor Shelley Berkley, Councilwoman Shondra Summers-Armstrong, and Las Vegas Fire & Rescue for a community open house, traditional push-in ceremony to welcome a new engine to the fleet, and a pancake breakfast prepared by our members.
Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m.-noon
Fire Station 43, 6240 W. Smoke Ranch Road
To learn more about lithium-ion battery safety, visit fpw.org. Residents are encouraged to visit https://www.republicservices.com/lithiumbatteries to learn proper local recycling and disposal locations.
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