Chilliwack Fire Department

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

It's National Fire Prevention Week! The 2026 theme, Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower, highlights the importance of safe charging practices and the role everyone can play in preventing lithium-ion battery fires.

Lithium-ion batteries are found in many rechargeable household devices, like personal electronics. If mishandled, they can overheat, catch fire and explode!

Reduce your fire risk:

Don't modify or tamper with a battery. Don't use if showing signs of damage like swelling or overheating.

Charge away from soft surfaces like bedding. Store at room temperature.

If replacing a charger, check for a Canadian certification mark like CSA, cUL or cETL.

Check with your municipality on how to safely dispose of your batteries.

Learn more: canada.ca/batterysafety

10/04/2026

🔥 Fire Prevention Week starts today!

This year’s theme is “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.”

Lithium-ion batteries power many of the things we use every day—from phones and laptops to e-bikes and power tools. Most of the time, they work safely. But damaged batteries, incompatible chargers and unsafe charging practices can create a serious fire risk.

10/02/2026

We hope to see lots of people there tomorrow 🚒🧯🔥

Do you have plans tomorrow? Join us in the Home Depot parking lot from 11 am - 1:30 pm for the annual Chilliwack Safety Fair. For more information on each event, visit chilliwack.com/SafetyFair.

10/02/2026

09/30/2026

Please join us in taking some time today to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Chilliwack Fire Department is proud to serve communities across the traditional, ancestral and unceded territory of the Stó:lō Coast Salish peoples.

Our service, as a fire department, is built on trust, relationships and understanding the communities we are here to protect.

Today is an opportunity to listen, learn and reflect on the history and lasting impacts of residential schools — and to recognize that reconciliation is not the work of one day.

We honour Survivors, their families and communities, remember the children who never returned home, and recognize the strength, culture and continued contributions of Indigenous peoples in our community.

We will continue to listen, learn and build relationships grounded in respect.

09/30/2026

09/24/2026