City of Ventura, CA

09/29/2025 | Press release | Archived content

Ventura Fire hosts open house celebrating Fire Prevention Week

Fire Prevention Open House

We invite community members to a special Fire Prevention Open House on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Station 6, located at 10797 Darling Road. The event is part of National Fire Prevention Week, happening October 5-11, highlighting the importance of education and preparation in keeping families safe.

This year's Fire Prevention Week theme, "Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home," underscores the growing need to understand the risks and safe practices associated with everyday technology. With lithium-ion batteries powering everything from smartphones and electric bikes to laptops, power tools, and portable chargers, this year's theme highlights how to use, store, and charge these batteries safely.

At the free, family-friendly open house, fire prevention and hazardous materials specialists will share demonstrations and hands-on activities designed to help families prevent fires at home and prepare for emergencies.

Staff will guide participants through activities like "Stay Low and Go!" and Exit Drills in the Home (EDITH), encouraging families to plan their escape routes together. Guests can also practice using fire extinguishers, learn hands-only CPR basics, and learn how to create defensible space and home hardening materials to protect property against wildfire.

Charge into Fire Safety: 3 Steps

  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 important 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 cords that came with the product to charge it. Follow the instructions from the manufacturer.
    • 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. Recycle batteries responsibly.
    • Don't throw lithium-ion batteries in the trash or regular recycling bins. They could start fire.
    • Recycling your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location is the best way to dispose of them. Find a recycling spot near you.

Fire Prevention Week is celebrated throughout North America every October and is the oldest U.S. public health observance on record. For more than 100 years, Fire Prevention Week has worked to educate people the risk of home fires and ways to minimize them.

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