Brampton Fire Prevention Week Focuses on Safe Battery Charging

This report by Editorial team is based on information published by City of Brampton.

According to the City of Brampton, Brampton Fire and Emergency Services marked Fire Prevention Week from October 4 to 10, 2026 with activities continuing at fire stations later in October. The City said the local service has taken part in Fire Prevention Week for more than fifty years. This year theme centred on safe charging of lithium-ion batteries.

The battery message is aimed at devices residents charge every day, including phones, laptops, e-bikes, e-scooters and power tools. Brampton Fire advised people to use the charger and cord supplied with a device or approved by its manufacturer, charge on a hard and flat surface, and unplug once charging is complete. It also advised keeping larger battery-powered devices away from exits and escape routes while charging.

Open houses after the official week

The City listed a kick-off open house on October 8 at the Fire and Life Safety Education Centre, followed by sessions on October 13 at Fire Station 208 and October 15 at Fire Station 204. Two more were listed for October 20 at Fire Station 207 and October 21 at Fire Station 212. Residents could meet fire personnel, ask questions and receive practical fire and life-safety information for use at home.

Those dates matter because the campaign does not end with a slogan. A resident who is unsure about a damaged battery, a charging setup in a hallway, or the condition of a smoke alarm can speak directly with fire staff. The City also reminded households to test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly and to develop and practise a home escape plan.

Warning signs to act on immediately

Brampton Fire said people should stop using a device if its battery becomes unusually hot, swells, leaks, produces an unusual odour or begins to smoke. Those warning signs should not be treated as a reason to finish a charge or move a device through an exit route. The official City page linked below carries the full safety list and the open-house locations.

For renters, condo residents and families with several devices charging in one room, the practical step is a quick household check: approved cords, clear exits, no charging on beds or couches, and alarms that have been tested this month.