Riverview Fire Department

10/14/2026

Follow along with us over the next few months as we share the history of the Riverview Fire Department and the men and women that make Riverview a special place!

10/09/2026

Stay safe while charging devices. Don’t chance a disaster pver a cheap charger.

10/08/2026

National Fire Prevention Week. Lithium ion batteries.

Lithium-ion batteries pose a serious risk, as shown in recent repor...

10/07/2026

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Join NFPA and fire departments across North America for Fire Preven...

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Be be a charging super hero. This is fire prevention week. Use the manufacturer specified charger for your device. Take precautions while charging on e-bikes and e-scooters.

10/06/2026

This is fire prevention week. Be a charging super hero. Charge safe and smart.

10/05/2026

This week is fire prevention week. The slogan this week is “Safe charging is a superpower”
Each day we will post an important tip for safe use and charging of lithium ion batteries.
Today’s tip
Cheap charger? Don’t chance it. Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.
Remember stay Fire Safe.

09/28/2026

Yesterday, Riverview Fire Department responded to an incident involving a lithium-ion battery blower that caught fire. Thanks to a quick-thinking neighbor who spotted the flames, the fire was extinguished before spreading. Our crews arrived to verify there was no remaining extension, cool the unit, and safely remove the device.

The equipment was only 10 months old and had been plugged-in for about 10 minutes when the battery failed.

Lithium-ion batteries power many of our daily tools, but they can fail unexpectedly. To stay safe:
• Monitor batteries while charging and unplug them once complete.
• Charge and store devices on hard, non-combustible surfaces away from exits.
• If a battery begins swelling, smoking, or emitting unusual heat, move away and call 911 immediately.

09/23/2026

Riverview responded to this crash this morning. Two occupants were wedged between a semi truck and the concrete barrier. Engine 1, Rescue 1, and Squad 1 freed the vehicle. No injuries to the occupants or responders.

Please remember to pay attention to the road, don't speed, and remain extra vigilant in areas with road construction. Traffic patterns are constantly shifting. We'd rather meet with you at our station or a public event than on I-77.

TRAFFIC: Two car crash on I-77 north at exit 85, just after the entrance ramp. No injuries, but one hit the Jersey barrier. It’s going to be slow-moving in this area on your morning commute.