Fire Prevention Week 2025 by NFPA

This year’s Fire Prevention Week (FPW) campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” strives to educate the public on lithium-ion batteries, specifically how to buy, charge, and dispose of them safely.

2025 Fire Prevention Week Theme: Video Overview

The three key messages that support “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” include:

1. BUY Only Listed Products

• When buying a product that uses a lithium-ion battery, take time to research it. Look for a stamp from a nationally recognized testing lab on the packaging and product, which means that it meets established safety standards.
• Many products sold online and in stores may not meet safety standards and could increase the risk of fire.

2. CHARGE Devices Safely

• Always use the cables that come with the product to charge it. Also, charge the device in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• If you need a new charger, buy one from the manufacturer or one that the manufacturer has approved.
• Charge your device on a hard surface. Don’t charge it under a pillow, on a bed, or on a couch. This could cause a fire.
• Don’t overcharge your device. Unplug it or remove the battery when it’s fully charged.

3. DISPOSE OF/RECYCLE Batteries Responsibly

• Don’t throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash or regular recycling bins because they could catch fire.
• Recycling your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location is the best way to dispose of them. Visit www.call2recycle.org to find a recycling spot near you.

In the NFPA’s 2025 Fire Prevention Week webinar you will learn about lithium-ion battery risks and key safety actions for your home and community.

NFPA and experts from Call2Recycle will walk you through:

• The fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and how they occur
• Key safety actions your department or organization can promote to reduce incidents
• Educational strategies and messaging that resonate with people of all ages
• How to use NFPA campaign materials to support outreach in your community

FPW 2025 Links:

• Fire Prevention Week Educator Toolkit
• Fire Prevention Week Webinar
• Fire Prevention Week Products
• History of Fire Prevention Week
• Fire Safety for Educators & Families
• Fire Safety for Kids

About Fire Prevention Week™

NFPA (The National Fire Protection Association) has been the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ since 1922. According to the National Archives and Records Administration’s Library Information Center, Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record. The President of the United States has signed a proclamation declaring a national observance during that week every year since 1925. Visit www.firepreventionweek.org for more safety information.

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Home Safety | Fire | Fireplaces | Prevention