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Eau Claire proclaims Fire Prevention Week with focus on lithium‑ion battery safety for K–5 outreach
Summary
City Council declared October 2025 Fire Prevention Week and highlighted a campaign to educate K–5 students about lithium‑ion battery safety; staff said the fire department will reach more than 7,500 elementary students this year.
The Eau Claire City Council proclaimed the week of October 2025 as Fire Prevention Week and announced a public-education push focused on lithium‑ion battery safety in homes and schools.
Council Chair Joshua Miller read the proclamation on behalf of Council President Emily Bergey and the full council. The proclamation said the city will emphasize safe charging, storage and recycling of lithium‑ion batteries and called attention to a national increase in incidents involving lithium‑ion batteries — citing injuries and fatalities in connection with ebikes and scooters.
Eau Claire Fire and Rescue staff told council they plan to deliver fire-safety education to area students in grades K–5 this year, reaching “over 7,500 children with age-appropriate materials,” and to expand messaging about battery safety alongside traditional topics. A department spokesperson noted that lithium‑ion batteries are now common in everyday devices and urged proper handling and disposal to reduce the risk of overheating and fire.
Why it matters: Staff framed this year’s Fire Prevention Week theme — “Charge to be safe: lithium‑ion battery safety in your home” — as timely because of the growing number of battery-powered personal devices and micromobility devices in households and schools. The outreach aims to inform children and their families about safe charging and disposal practices.
Ending: The proclamation directs city staff to continue public-safety activities tied to Fire Prevention Week and related school outreach; council members and staff encouraged families to watch for related materials during the school year.
