The Detroit Fire Department (DFD) is set to conclude its Fire Prevention Week with a community event focused on the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and home heating safety. The wrap-up gathering, open to the media, will take place today at the Kemeny Recreation Center and will feature educational activities and safety demonstrations for the public.
As the chill of winter begins to settle over Detroit, the DFD has partnered with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to ensure residents are adequately prepared to safely heat their homes and handle the ubiquitous lithium-ion batteries that power a myriad of household devices. "Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home," the theme of this year’s campaign, aims to educate homeowners on the proper use and risks of these common but potentially hazardous items. According to an official press release from the Detroit Fire Department, Executive Fire Commissioner Chuck Simms and other DFD leaders will be available for interviews at the event.
Scheduled to take place from noon to 3 p.m. at 2260 S. Fort St., the event will be replete with valuable learning experiences, from fire extinguisher use to crafting a fire escape plan. In addition, attendees can engage with the Detroit Fire Department through its "Smoke House," which provides interactive fire safety training, and learn hands-only CPR. The DFD will also distribute essential safety materials and offer signups for free smoke alarm installations.
Family-friendly attractions are too set to include inflatables for children, free food, and music to create a welcoming atmosphere conducive to learning. Among the giveaways, participants can expect to find life-saving devices such as carbon monoxide detectors, ensuring that they leave not only more informed but also better equipped to protect their homes and loved ones from fire hazards.
