10/04/2026
It is officially Fire Prevention Week! You may have received the following letter in your mailbox this weekend. Please take a minute to look over the information that we enclosed. Fire Prevention Week also kicks off our only annual fundraiser. If you are able, please consider making a donation via one of the QR codes provided. If you do not want to give electronically you can drop a check in the mail to: PO Box 48 Riverton WY 82501, or stop by our open house at 404 S Broadway on Wednesday night.
Dear Citizens of the Riverton Fire Protection District:
National Fire Prevention Week is October 4-10, 2026, and this year's theme is "Charge Into Fire Safety TM Safe Charging ls a Superpower." The Riverton Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting an open house and providing fire safety tours to area school children. As you probably know, your Riverton Fire Department is 100% Volunteer, and this year has been a record year. We have already responded to a volume of calls that puts us 40% higher than our five-year average, a testament to how much our
community relies on your volunteer fire department.
This year's Fire Prevention Week theme highlights a growing concern in our community: the safe charging, storage, and use of devices powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. That includes phones, tablets, laptops, power tools, e-bikes, and scooters. Fires caused by damaged or improperly charged lithium-ion batteries are on the rise nationwide, and your fire department has seen this trend firsthand. Simple habits, like using the charger that came with your device, charging on hard flat surfaces (never on beds, couches, or pillows), unplugging devices once fully charged, and charging e-bikes and scooters outside and away from exits, can dramatically reduce the risk of a battery fire in your home.
During Fire Prevention Week, the Riverton Volunteer Fire Department asks for your support through monetary donations. The fire department uses these donations to fund the cost of monthly business meetings, our yearly banquet, the summer picnic, and other projects that are not funded by tax dollars. Any contribution you can make (via the enclosed postage-paid envelope or the attached QR code) will be greatly appreciated!
Since Fire Prevention Week is upon us, I ask you to take the time to plan for the safety of your family and discuss fire prevention objectives with your children. Enclosed you will find useful information to assist you in preparing for an emergency. Please check your smoke detectors to ensure they are in proper working order, and also change the batteries. A few minutes this week could prevent a tragedy in the future.
The annual Open House will be at Riverton Fire Station #4, located at 404 South Broadway on Wednesday October 7th at 6 PM. During the open house, there will be additional fire safety information, items for children, and an opportunity to meet the firemen and see the equipment used. We hope to see you there!
DONT FORGET:
CHECK YOUR SMOKE DETECTORS AND CHANGE THE BATTERIES-
DEVELOP AN ESCAPE PLAN FOR YOUR HOME IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE-
ALWAYS USE SEATBELTS AND RESTRAINTS-
TALK WITH YOUR FAMILY ABOUT WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY--
CHARGE DEVICES SAFELY: USE THE RIGHT CHARGER, CHARGE ON HARD SURFACES, AND UNPLUG WHEN FULLY CHARGED--
Sincerely,
Jesse Cassity, Fre Chief
Riverton Volunteer Fire Department
