Roberts Creek Fire Department

10/10/2026

🔥 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: FIRE SAFETY STARTS AT HOME

As we wrap up our Fire Prevention Week series, we want to leave you with a few reminders that can make a real difference in keeping your home and family safe.

🔋 Charge safely. Use approved chargers, keep devices away from anything that can burn, and never block exits with charging equipment.

⚠️ Know the warning signs. Excessive heat, swelling, unusual smells, smoke or hissing can indicate a failing battery. If a battery is smoking or actively failing, get out, stay out and call 9-1-1.

♻️ Recycle batteries properly. Keep lithium-ion batteries out of household garbage and regular recycling.

🚨 Check your smoke alarms. Make sure you have working smoke alarms on every level of your home, outside sleeping areas and inside bedrooms.

🏠 Have an escape plan. Know two ways out of every room where possible, establish a meeting place outside and practise your plan with everyone in your household.

Fire Prevention Week may be coming to an end, but fire safety is something we need to think about all year.

From all of us at xwesam Roberts Creek Volunteer Fire Department, thank you for following along this week.

Charge Into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.™

10/09/2026

🔥 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: DON’T THROW BATTERIES IN THE GARBAGE!

Lithium-ion batteries are found in everything from phones and laptops to power tools, e-bikes and children’s toys. But what happens when those batteries no longer work?

They don’t belong in your household garbage or regular recycling.

🔋 Recycle batteries properly. Take used batteries to an approved battery recycling location.

🗑️ Keep them out of the garbage. Batteries can be damaged or crushed during waste collection and processing, creating a serious fire risk.

⚡ Protect exposed terminals. Follow the recycling program’s instructions for taping terminals or individually bagging batteries to prevent short circuits.

⚠️ Damaged or swollen batteries need special handling. Don’t place them in regular battery collection bins. Contact your local recycling program for instructions.

A little extra care when disposing of batteries helps protect our homes, waste collection workers and recycling facilities.

Charge Into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.™

10/08/2026

🔥 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: BUY SMART. CHARGE SAFE.

Not all batteries and chargers are created equal.

Whether you’re buying a new phone, e-bike, power tool or replacement battery, taking a few extra minutes to check what you’re purchasing can help reduce the risk of a fire.

🔋 Look for safety certification. Choose products tested and certified by a recognized organization such as CSA, UL or ETL.

⚡ Use approved chargers. Stick with the charger supplied by the manufacturer or one specifically approved for your device.

🛒 Be careful with replacements. Avoid counterfeit batteries, questionable aftermarket chargers and products without clear safety certification.

🔍 Check before you buy. Look for product recalls and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for charging, storage and use.

A cheaper replacement isn’t worth the risk if it hasn’t been properly tested. Taking a little extra care when purchasing batteries and chargers can help keep your home and family safe.

Charge Into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.™

10/07/2026

🔥 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS

Lithium-ion batteries are in many of the devices we use every day. Most operate safely, but a damaged or failing battery can overheat and start a fire.

Watch for the warning signs:

🌡️ Unusually hot
🔋 Swelling or changing shape
👃 Strange smell
💧 Leaking
💨 Smoke
⚠️ Popping or hissing sounds

If something doesn’t look, sound, smell or feel right, stop using the device.

If a battery is smoking, hissing, venting or on fire, don’t try to handle or move it. Get out, stay out and call 9-1-1.

Knowing the warning signs and acting early can help prevent a battery problem from becoming a fire.

Charge Into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.™

10/06/2026

🔥 FIRE PREVENTION WEEK: THINK BIGGER BATTERIES

E-bikes, e-scooters and cordless power tools make life easier, but the larger lithium-ion batteries that power them need some extra attention.

🔋 Charge outside when possible.
For larger devices such as e-bikes, scooters and power tools, choose a safe location away from anything that can burn.

🚪 Keep your exits clear.
Never charge or store an e-bike, scooter or other large battery-powered device where it could block your way out of the house.

⚡ Use the right charger.
Use the charger supplied with the device or one approved by the manufacturer.

🛑 Know when something isn’t right.
If a battery becomes unusually hot, starts to swell, smells strange, leaks, smokes, or makes popping or hissing sounds, stop using it.

When purchasing a battery-powered product, look for certification from a recognized testing organization such as CSA, UL or ETL.

Larger batteries store more energy, and if one fails, a fire can grow quickly.

Charge Into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.™

10/05/2026

🔥 Fire Prevention Week, Day 2: Charge Safely

Phones, tablets, laptops, power tools and other rechargeable devices are part of everyday life. How and where we charge them matters.

When charging a device:

🔋 Use the charger and cord that came with the device, or one approved by the manufacturer.

🔌 Charge on a hard, flat surface such as a table, desk or bare floor.

🛏️ Avoid charging devices on beds, couches, pillows or other soft surfaces that can trap heat.

⚡ Once your device is fully charged, unplug it.

And pay attention to your batteries. If a device becomes unusually hot, starts to swell, smells strange, leaks, smokes, or makes popping or hissing sounds, stop using it.

This Fire Prevention Week, take a look around your home and think about where your family charges its devices. A few small changes can reduce the risk of a fire.

Charge Into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.™

10/05/2026

Fire Prevention Week starts today! 🔥

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

Lithium-ion batteries power more of the things we use every day, from phones and tablets to tools, e-bikes and other devices. When batteries or chargers are damaged, misused or not designed for the product, they can create a serious fire risk.

Throughout the week, xwesam Roberts Creek Volunteer Fire Department will be sharing some simple tips to help you charge safely, recognize potential battery hazards and reduce the risk of fire in your home.

We’ll also be reminding everyone about one of the most important layers of protection in any home, working smoke alarms.

Follow along this week, share the information with your family, and help us make fire safety part of the everyday routine.

Charge smart. Stay safe. Make sure your smoke alarms are working.

08/11/2026

Good morning.
Please review the latest news release from the Sunshine Coast Regional District regarding wildfire preparedness.

The Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) recognizes that residents are concerned right now about wildfire, particularly as fires continue to threaten communities elsewhere in British Columbia.

02/25/2026

🧗‍♂️🔥 xRCVFD is Climbing for a Cause 🔥🧗‍♀️

This year, members of xwesam – Roberts Creek Volunteer Fire Department are stepping up once again, this time for the Climb the Wall in support of lung health across British Columbia.

Firefighters will climb in full gear, pushing through heat, weight, and fatigue. It is a physical challenge, but it represents something much bigger. For many people living with lung disease, every single day feels like a climb.

We see firsthand how vital healthy lungs as we volunteer. This event gives us the opportunity to stand alongside those in our community who are facing respiratory illness and to raise funds that support research, education, and prevention.

We are asking our community to stand with us.

If you would like to support our team, please visit our fundraising page:

https://secure3.convio.net/bclung/site/TR/Climb/General?pg=team&team_id=2590&fr_id=1150

Every step we take is powered by the people behind us.

Roberts Creek has always shown up for its firefighters. Now we are climbing for those who need us most.

Thank you for your continued support.

12/21/2025

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