Purcell Fire Department

10/17/2026

10/15/2026

🔥🚒🔥🚒🔥🚒🔥🚒 Fire Prevention Week 🔥🚒🔥🚒🔥🚒🔥🚒
As we close out fire prevention week, we hope that we have made an impression on your children so they will talk to you about what to do in case you have a fire in your home. We encourage you to go through the items we sent home with them and talk to them about some of the information we sent home with them. Our plan is to create this conversation in your house so you can create your escape plan with your entire family and have that designated meeting place outside your home. Hopefully we never have to run on a fire at your residence but if we do, we hope your family is safe because you were prepared. Make sure you check those smoke detectors as well so you can get early detection of a possible fire in your home.
This years theme was CHARGE into Fire Safety: Safety Charging Is a Superpower. Lithium-ion batteries have became the industry standard in portable electronics, tools, phones, toys, and energy storage. However if we don’t take care of these items they can start fires in our home. Charging with improper cords and over-charging can cause your device to overheat and go into thermal runaway. Use the cord or charger that came with your product and unplug when the product is fully charged. When the product or battery is not working take them to a recycling center. Do not throw them in the trash. Lowe’s has a place to recycle or go to call2recycle.org for more locations and other information.

10/14/2026

Thank you to Mrs. Swayze for allowing us the time to talk with your students. Also, Thank You to Coach Knowles and Mr. Franco for all their help today.

10/13/2026

10/10/2026

Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they fail.

10/09/2026

Unplug your device when it is fully charged. Leaving it plugged in longer than needed can increase heat and stress on the battery.

10/08/2026

Stop using your device right away if the battery smells strange, is warm to touch, makes popping noises, changes in shape or color, or if you see smoke. If is safe, move the device away from anything that can catch fire. A damaged battery can overheat and start a fire.

10/08/2026

A big Thank You to Redline Fire Equipment & Supply and HEN Nozzles for the training on nozzles and fire attack line pressure.

10/07/2026

Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or floor. Beds, couches, and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, which can cause a battery to overheat.