Fire Prevention Week 2025

Summary#

Proclamation Designating “Fire Prevention Week”: SI/2025-97 declares the week October 5–11, 2025 as Fire Prevention Week and names October 11, 2025 as Fire Service Recognition Day. The 2025 theme is "CHARGE INTO FIRE SAFETY: LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES IN YOUR HOME". The proclamation was signed by Mary May Simon on August 28, 2025 and published in the Canada Gazette on September 24, 2025.

What it does#

• Designates the week beginning October 5, 2025 and ending October 11, 2025 as Fire Prevention Week.
• Declares October 11, 2025 as Fire Service Recognition Day.
• Sets the 2025 public theme as "CHARGE INTO FIRE SAFETY: LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES IN YOUR HOME" to focus messaging for the week.
• Recommends that federal, provincial and municipal authorities, fire services and the public intensify fire prevention activities during that week.

Who's affected#

• People living in and managing homes, especially those who have devices or equipment that use lithium‑ion batteries.
• Local fire services and firefighters, who are singled out for recognition on October 11, 2025.
• Municipal, provincial and federal safety and emergency bodies asked to step up outreach and education during the week.
• Anyone who organizes or attends community safety events — they may see more campaigns or events focused on battery-related fire prevention.

Why it matters#

• The proclamation aims to boost public awareness about fire risks, with a specific focus this year on risks tied to lithium‑ion batteries in the home.
• It encourages more prevention activity, which can mean local information campaigns, safety checks, and media coverage that may help reduce fires and injuries.
• It formally recognizes the work of fire services, which can strengthen community support and visibility for first responders.