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Casper proclaims October 2025 Fire Prevention Week; officials warn about lithium‑ion battery fire risk
Summary
Deputy Chief Mark Moore of the Casper Fire Department briefed council on Fire Prevention Week and urged residents to buy UL‑listed products, charge batteries safely and recycle lithium‑ion batteries after citing local incidents at the city landfill. Mayor Pacheco proclaimed October 2025 as Fire Prevention Week.
Deputy Chief Mark Moore of the Casper Fire Department briefed the Casper City Council Oct. 7 on this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme — “Charge Into Fire Safety” — and urged residents to handle lithium‑ion batteries cautiously.
Why it matters: Lithium‑ion batteries power most portable electronics; if damaged or charged improperly they can ignite. The Casper Fire Department reported local incidents involving lithium‑ion batteries at the city landfill and urged residents to recycle batteries through approved programs.
What Deputy Chief Moore said
Moore summarized the National Fire Protection Association theme and said the message this year focuses on lithium‑ion battery safety. He recommended three calls to action: buy only UL‑listed products containing lithium‑ion batteries, charge devices with the manufacturer‑approved chargers, and recycle batteries responsibly through local programs. He said the landfill and solid‑waste facility have experienced issues with lithium‑ion batteries and urged appropriate recycling.
Proclamation
Mayor Pacheco read a proclamation declaring October 2025 as Fire Prevention Week in Casper and urged residents to exercise safe practices with lithium‑ion batteries to reduce fire risk in homes and the community.
Ending: The council listened to the briefing and accepted the proclamation; the fire department encouraged public outreach and community education on battery safety.
