Langley City Fire Rescue Service

10/10/2026

👏 Thank you for following along during Fire Prevention Week.

This week we've shared tips on approved chargers, charging locations, warning signs, and battery safety.

Remember, charge smart. Stay alert. Stay safe.

What is one safe charging habit you’ll keep using after Fire Prevention Week? Let us know in the comments below!⬇️

Learn more about the team and fire safety at LangleyCity.ca/Fire

10/09/2026

🔥 Fire Prevention Week Tip: Use the right charger.

Use the cord and charger that came with your device, or one approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

Before you plug in tonight, take a quick look: are you using the right charger for your device?

Learn more: fpw.org

10/08/2026

🏠 Let's do a 30-second home safety check.

When was the last time you:
✔ Replaced a damaged charging cord?
✔ Checked a battery-powered device for damage
✔ Unplugged a device after it finished charging?

Safe charging starts with simple habits.

Learn more at fpw.org

10/07/2026

🚨 Your device may be telling you something is wrong.

Stop using a rechargeable device if it:
⚠️ Feels very hot
⚠️ Starts to swell
⚠️ Smokes
️⚠️ Has a strange smell

These can be signs that the battery is damaged and may pose a fire risk. If it is safe, move the device away from anything that can catch fire. A damaged battery can overheat and start a fire.

📍 Visit Save-On-Foods on Fraser Highway today, October 7, at 3 p.m. to chat and ask any questions you have about fire safety while our Langley City Firefighters help pack your groceries.

For more fire safety tips, visit fpw.org

10/06/2026

🔋 Before you charge your phone on the couch, in bed, or under a pillow, let us tell you why you shouldn’t!

Those soft surfaces can trap heat and increase fire risk. Instead, charge devices on a hard, flat surface where air can circulate.

📍 If you're shopping at Safeway on Fraser Highway today, October 6, stop by at 3 p.m. and chat with Langley City firefighters about safe charging habits while they help pack your groceries.

For more event dates, visit LangleyCity.ca/Events.

10/05/2026

The Great BC ShakeOut is coming!

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 10:15 a.m.

Join communities across B.C. and take part in this year’s earthquake drill.

When the drill begins, practice:
⬇️ DROP to the ground
🛡️ COVER your head and neck and get under a sturdy table or desk
✋ HOLD ON until the shaking stops
It only takes a minute to practice, but that minute could make a difference in an emergency.

Take a few extra steps to prepare:
📋 Review your Household Emergency Plan
🎒 Stock your Household Emergency Kit and Grab & Go Bag
📱 Know how you’ll connect with loved ones
🏠 Secure items in your home that could fall or cause injury
🤝 Check in with neighbours who may need additional support
📍 Know your evacuation routes and safe spaces
A resilient community is built one prepared household - and one caring neighbour - at a time. ❤️

This October, let’s Drop, Cover, and Hold On together - and take another step toward a more prepared and resilient Langley City.

📩 We’d love to hear from you! Send us a quick email at [email protected] to let us know how the exercise went for you, your household, workplace, or group. Whether everything went smoothly or you noticed something you’d like to improve, your feedback can help us build a more prepared and resilient community.

The Great BC ShakeOut is coming!

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 10:15 a.m.

Join communities across B.C. and take part in this year’s earthquake drill. When the drill begins, practice:

⬇️ DROP to the ground
🛡️ COVER your head and neck and get under a sturdy table or desk
✋ HOLD ON until the shaking stops

It only takes a minute to practice, but that minute could make a difference in an emergency.

Take a few extra steps to prepare:

📋 Review your Household Emergency Plan
🎒 Stock your Household Emergency Kit and Grab & Go Bag
📱 Know how you’ll connect with loved ones
🏠 Secure items in your home that could fall or cause injury
🤝 Check in with neighbours who may need additional support
📍 Know your evacuation routes and safe spaces

A resilient community is built one prepared household - and one caring neighbour - at a time. ❤️

This October, let’s Drop, Cover, and Hold On together - and take another step toward a more prepared and resilient Langley City.

📩 We’d love to hear from you! Send us a quick email at [email protected] to let us know how the exercise went for you, your household, workplace, or group. Whether everything went smoothly or you noticed something you’d like to improve, your feedback can help us build a more prepared and resilient community.

10/05/2026

We’re taking Fire Prevention Week into the community!

Today, Langley City firefighters will be helping pack groceries and sharing safe charging tips at:

📍 No Frills, Langley Bypass | 10:00 am
📍 No Frills, 204 Street | 2:00 pm

Stop by, say hello, and ask your fire safety questions while you shop.

💡 Today’s tip: Always use the charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

For more fire safety tips, visit fpw.org

10/04/2026

🔥 Fire Prevention Week starts today!

We’re teaming up with the National Fire Prevention Association to share this year's theme on safe charging. Phones, laptops, e-bikes, power tools, toys and other rechargeable devices are part of everyday life, but charging them safely can help prevent fires.

Remember:
✅ Use the charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.
✅ Keep charging devices where you can see them.
✅ Unplug devices once they're fully charged.

A few simple habits can make a big difference.

Follow along all week on Langley City Fire Rescue Service to learn safe charging tips!

10/03/2026

Hey, Langley City! Next week, come out and chat with our Langley City firefighters, learn fire safety tips, and watch them pack your groceries to help keep you and your loved ones safe.

October 5, 10:00 am, No Frills, #70 – 20150 Langley Bypass
October 5, 2:00 pm, No Frills, 5501 204 Street
October 6, 3:00 pm, Safeway, 20871 Fraser Highway
October 7, 3:00 pm, Save-On-Foods, 20151 Fraser Highway
October 8, 3:00 pm, Safeway, 6153 200 Street

Follow Langley City Fire Rescue Service all week to learn one fire safety tip, following this year’s theme, “Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” and learn everyday actions that can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires.

Read the full media release at https://www.langleycity.ca/news/langley-city-fire-rescue-service-encourages-safe-charging-during-fire-prevention-week

09/28/2026

🔋 Charging your phone, laptop, e-bike or power tool seems simple, but doing it safely can help prevent fires and keep your loved ones and homes safe.

Follow for fire safety tips!
During Fire Prevention Week, October 4 to 10, 2026, follow us on Facebook this week for tips on how to charge and store rechargeable devices and batteries safely.

You can also meet Langley City's firefighters at grocery stores across the community from October 5 to 8 and learn about fire safety information on this year's safe charging theme.

📖 Read the full media release to learn more about safe charging at https://www.langleycity.ca/news/langley-city-fire-rescue-service-encourages-safe-charging-during-fire-prevention-week