VIDEO: Firefighters in Milwaukee and city leaders kicked off the annual National Fire Prevention Week at the city’s Survive Alive House Monday morning.
The 2025 theme is “Charge Into Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” Responders warned people about the dangers of keeping certain items that contain lithium-ion batteries plugged in after use, and how easily they can cause fires.
Firefighters said overcharging your electronics or leaving them exposed to high temperatures for too long can cause them to overheat and possibly catch on fire. Popular items with lithium-ion batteries include smartphones, tablets, children’s toys and laptops.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Milwaukee Fire Department Assistant Chief Joshua E. Parish were among the speakers who spoke to the visiting second-grade Cass Street students about what to do in a fire and how important it is to have an escape plan.
