​​​​Fire Prevention Week brings practical fire safety education and community events to Brampton, continuing more than 50 years of local participation

BRAMPTON, ON (October 1, 2026) – Fire safety starts with knowing how to prevent risks before they happen. From October 4 to 10, 2026, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services (BFES) invites residents to connect with fire personnel during Fire Prevention Week through a series of activities to learn practical ways to protect themselves, their families and their homes. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower,” highlights the importance of safely using, charging, storing and disposing of lithium-ion batteries. 

 Brampton Fire and Emergency Services connects with residents during a Fire Prevention Week open house in 2025. Credit: City of Brampton.

​Fire Prevention Week open house series 

Throughout the week, residents can meet fire personnel, ask questions, learn about common fire risks and get practical fire and life safety information they can use at home by taking part in a series of open houses at local fire stations:

Date: Thursday, October 8 (kick-off open house)

Time: 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Location: Fire/Life Safety Education Centre, 225 Central Park Dr.

​Date: Tuesday, October 13

Time: 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Location: Fire Station 208, 120 Fernforest Dr.

​Date: Thursday, October 15

Time: 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Location: Fire Station 204, 657 Queen St. W.

​Date: Tuesday, October 20

Time: 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Location: Fire Station 207, 75 Vodden St. E.

​Date: Wednesday, October 21

Time: 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Location: Fire Station 212, 8220 Mississauga Rd.

​Safety tips for lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices residents use every day, from phones and laptops to e-bikes, e-scooters and power tools. When used, charged or stored improperly, these batteries can overheat, ignite and cause fast-moving fires.

Residents can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires by:

  • Using the charger and cord that came with the device or one approved by the manufacturer.
  • Charging devices on hard, flat and well-ventilated surfaces, away from combustible materials.
  • Never charge devices on beds, couches or under pillows.
  • Unplugging devices once they are fully charged and avoiding overnight charging.
  • Keeping larger battery-powered devices, including e-bikes and e-scooters, away from exits and escape routes while charging.
  • Stopping use immediately if a battery becomes unusually hot, swells, leaks, produces an unusual odour or begins to smoke.

Make fire safety part of your everyday routine

Fire Prevention Week is also an important reminder that simple actions at home can prevent fires and save lives. Residents are encouraged to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly and develop and practice a home escape plan with everyone in their household.  

Additional fire safety resources

Residents, families and educators can find more fire and life safety information and resources online:

Learn more about Fire Prevention Week at bramptonfire.com. 

​Quotes

“Keeping Brampton safe starts with giving residents the knowledge and tools to protect themselves and their loved ones. Fire Prevention Week is an important opportunity to learn from our Brampton Fire and Emergency Services team and turn that knowledge into simple, everyday actions that can save lives. I encourage residents to take part in the events happening across our city this October.” - Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
​“Fire prevention starts at home, and small actions can make a big difference. From charging batteries safely to testing alarms and practising a home escape plan, there are simple steps every household can take to reduce the risk of fire. I encourage residents to visit one of our open houses this October, connect with our fire crews and learn practical tips to help keep their families safe.” - Rowena Santos, Regional Councillor, Wards 1 and 5; Chair, Community Services, City of Brampton
​“For more than 50 years, Brampton Fire has used Fire Prevention Week to help generations of residents stay safe. That work continues today. Test your alarms, charge devices safely and have an escape plan. This October, meet our crews, ask questions and learn the simple steps that can prevent a fire and save a life. - Chief Andy Glynn, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services, City of Brampton

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