Fire Prevention Week Theme
A family charges and e-bike beside the front door, leaves, a phone charging under a pillow overnight, and has no planned second exit. Identify FOUR specific safety improvements.
1. Move the e-bike charging away from exits.
2. Use the manufacturer-approved charger.
3. Charge the phone on a hard, clear surface while awake.
4. Make and practice a home escape plan with two ways out where possible.
Bonus. Ensure working smoke alarms are installed and tested.
What three charging habits can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires?
Use a manufacturer-approved charged; charge on a hard, flat surface away from combustibles; unplug when fully charged.
Why should an e-bike never be charged where is blocks an exit?
A battery fire could block the escape route with heat, flames and toxic smoke.
What is the difference between a smoke alarm and a carbon monoxide alarm?
A smoke alarm detects smoke from a possible fire; a CO alarm detects dangerous carbon monoxide gas.
How often should a family practise its home fire escape plan?
At least twice a year, including practice with children and anyone needing assistance.
A fire alarm activated at school, but you see no smoke. What should you do, and why?
Evacuate immediately using the designated route, go to the assembly (muster) area, and never assume and alarm is false. Smoke or fire may not be visible from your location.
Should you use any charger that fits the port?
No. use the supplied charged or one approved by the device manufacturer.
A rechargeable tool battery is swollen and hot. What should you do?
Stop using to charging it; do not handle a smoking to dangerously hot battery. Keep people clear, evacuate and call 911.
A CO alarm sounds and someone has a headache and dizziness. What is the safest response?
Get everyone outside to fresh air immediately, call 911, and do not re-enter until emergency responders say it is safe.
You open your bedroom door and the hallway is filled with smoke. What should you do?
Keep the door closed; use a safe second exit if available. If trapped, close the door, seal gaps if possible, call 911 and signal your location from a window.
What is the official 2026 Fire Prevention Week Theme?
Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging is a Superpower
Where is a safer place to charge a phone: on a bed or on a hard, flat surface?
A hard, flat surface, away from combustible materials.
What should you do when a smoke alarm sounds?
Get out, stay out, and call 911 from outside. Never ignore an alarm.
What should your family do after escaping a house fire?
Go to the designated outside meeting place and stay out.
What should you do before leaving food cooking on a stovetop?
Turn off the burner; stay in the kitchen while cooking.
What three charging habits can help prevent a lithium-ion battery fires?
Use a manufacturer-aoorived charged; charges on a hard, flat surface away from combustibles; unplug when fully charged.
Should you use any charged that fits the port?
No. Use the supplied charged or one approved by the device manufacturer.
What is the difference between a smoke alarm and a carbon monoxide alarm?
A smoke alarm detects smoke from a possible fire; a CO alarm detects dangerous carbon monoxide gas.
How many ways out should you plan from each room when possible?
Two ways out.
What should you do if your clothing catches fire?
Stop, drop and roll; cover your face if possible.
A family is charging a phone under pillow overnight. Identify two hazards and a safer alternative.
The pillow traps heat and is combustible; unattended overnight charging adds risk. Charge while awake on a hard, clear surface with the approved charged.
Name two warning signs that a lithium-ion battery may be failing.
swelling, unusual heat, hissing, leaking, unusual odour or smoke.
When should smoke alarms be installed in a home?
Inside each bedroom, outside sleeping areas and on every level, including the basement.
Why should you close doors behind you as you escape, if safe to do so?
Closed doors can slow the spread of smoke, heat and flames.
What should you do before leaving food cooking on a stovetop?
Turn off the burner; stay in the kitchen while cooking.