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Derby proclaims Fire Prevention Week, emphasizes lithium-ion battery safety; two fire department promotions recognized
Summary
Derby declared Oct. 5-11, 2025 Fire Prevention Week and the fire chief highlighted lithium-ion battery risks, local disposal options and a new senior fall-prevention program. The council also recognized two recent promotions in the Derby Fire Department.
Mayor Statz and the Derby City Council on Sept. 23 proclaimed Oct. 5'11, 2025 as Fire Prevention Week and heard a presentation from Fire Chief John Turner on lithium-ion battery safety and other department initiatives.
Chief Turner said lithium-ion batteries are a growing fire risk: if a battery enters "thermal runaway," he said, "we cannot extinguish it" and it can continue burning even submerged in water. He noted that…
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