10/07/2026
This years Fire Prevention Week focuses on safe charging practices. Lithium Ion battries have greatly expanded in societal use, and with this expansion remaing safe is paramount. These power sources are scientific leaps in providing us with todays modern convienciences. The Green Island Fire Department wants you to enjoy this technology while remaing safe in the process.
A few precautions are:
-Charge devices on hard, flat surfaces rather than beds or couches.
-Use only manufacturer-approved chargers matched to the specific device.
- Unplug devices once they are fully charged.
- Discontinue use of any battery that shows signs of damage, heat, swelling, or unusual odors.
- Charge larger e-mobility equipment outside when possible
Please remember "Safety First, Because Second May Be Too Late"