Fire Prevention Week in Rochester: focus on lithium

ROCHESTER, Minn. — The Rochester Fire Department (RFD) is collaborating with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote Fire Prevention Week, focusing on lithium-ion battery safety. The campaign, themed “CHARGE into Fire Safety- Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” aims to educate the public on safe practices for buying, charging, and disposing of these batteries. In observance of Fire Safety Week from October 5 to 11, RFD will host open houses at all its fire stations. These events will take place on October 6, 7, and 9, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Locations include Fire Station 1 on South Broadway Avenue and others throughout Rochester. “Most of the electronics in our homes - smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, e-cigarettes, headphones an