NFPA Fire Prevention Week
Charge into Fire Safety!
This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign, October 5-11, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” works to educate everyone about using these batteries safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to BUY, CHARGE, and RECYCLE safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries.
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About the Event
Our biggest event of the year
🔥 Fire Department Open House 🔥
Theme: “Charge into Safety – Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home”
Join us for an evening packed with fun for all ages! Explore the firehouse, meet your local firefighters, and learn important safety tips about lithium-ion batteries in your home.
Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a family-friendly evening while learning lifesaving safety tips. 🚒💖
October 8, 2025
5p-7:30p
Minooka Fire District
Station #1
7901 E. Minooka Rd.
Click on the image to download the FPW Safety Tips.
Featured
Dunk A Firefighter
Warm up that throwing arm! Money raised will be donated to “Pink Heals Joliet Chapter”.
Pink Heals will also be selling their merchandise!
Kids Obstacle Course
Kids can test their skills in the firefighter obstacle course. See how fast you can get through the course to put out the fire and safe the kitty.
Teddy Bear Clinic
Bring your favorite stuffed friend (we have one if you forget) for a check-up! Learn how to take care of them when they are sick or hurt from our Morris Hospital Paramedic Students.
Battery Recycling
🔋🔥 Charge into Fire Safety! 🔥🔋
Bring your old batteries to our Annual Open House and help keep our community safe!
✅ We will accept the following batteries:
• Cell Phones
• Laptops & Tablets
• E-Bikes & Scooters
• Power Tools
• Car Batteries
• Home AA / AAA / 9Volt / C / D Batteries
• Coin/Button Cells
⚠️ Please note: Batteries must not be damaged or leaking.
♻️ Recycling batteries not only protects the environment but also reduces fire risks in your home. Do not miss this chance to safely dispose of them while enjoying all the fun of our Open House!
Community Partners
A specal “Thank You!” to our community partners:
Pink Heals Joliet Chapter
Minooka American Legion Post 1188
Minooka Women’s Club
Three Rivers Library
1-800-BOARDUP
WESCOM
Minooka Womans Club
Alliance of Therapy Dogs
Morris Hospital
ComEd
Sponsors:
A special “Thank You! to our sponsors:
US Cold Storage
Kelloggs
Minooka Firefighters Union IAFF Local #4685
