The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign.

Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11 and the 2025 campaign theme is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.”

The goal of the week is to show how important it is to buy, charge, and recycle lithium-ion batteries safely using the following tips:

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 important safety standards.

Many products sold online and in stores may not meet safety standards and could increase the risk of fire.

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