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Big Bear Fire Authority proclaims Fire Prevention Week, highlights lithium‑ion battery and winter safety messaging
Summary
The Big Bear Fire Authority proclaimed Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5–11) and announced a public chili cook‑off and outreach focused on lithium‑ion battery safety, winter heating and storage, and smoke detector maintenance.
The Big Bear Fire Authority on Sept. 9 proclaimed Oct. 5–11, 2025 as Fire Prevention Week in the Big Bear Valley and outlined a community outreach plan emphasizing lithium‑ion battery safety and wintertime fire risks.
Chief Luke Wagner told the board the National Fire Protection Association uses national incident reporting data to identify current risks; local messaging will highlight safe purchase and disposal of lithium‑ion batteries, avoiding unsafe charging systems, proper storage of firewood, safe handling of hot ashes, and checking smoke detector batteries. Wagner said the department will distribute informational flyers, posters and brochures across the valley and cap the week with a public chili cook‑off at Station 282 on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. That event will include safety displays and an opportunity for residents to speak with firefighters and review winter‑season preparedness guidance.
Why it matters Chief Wagner said lithium‑ion batteries are an increasing source of residential fires when improperly manufactured, damaged or charged with unsafe equipment. The combined summer‑to‑winter transition in Big Bear Valley — with wood burning, holiday lighting and increased winter heating — makes targeted messaging timely for residents and visitors.
Ending The department will publish details about the outreach materials and the Oct. 11 station event on its website and at the stations; the board recessed after the proclamation and moved on to the fiscal agenda.
