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By Tanner Smith
"Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging is a Superpower"

County of GP Fire Prevention Weeks kicks off this weekend

Oct 2, 2026 | 6:04 AM

The County of Grande Prairie’s Fire Prevention Week “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging is a Superpower” starts Saturday, Oct. 3, with this year’s focus on lithium-ion battery safety.

As part of this initiative, seven events will be held across County fire halls all next week, educating residents on the importance of proper charging, storage and disposal.

County Fire Chief Trevor Grant says as “Lithium-ion batteries are part of our daily lives, Fire Prevention Week is an opportunity for everyone to learn how to use these devices safely and protect their families.”

“Using manufacturer-approved chargers, avoiding damaged batteries and keeping batteries away from extreme temperatures can significantly reduce the risk of fire.”

The first of the public education sessions will take place tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 3) at the Dunes Fire Hall on 93 Street, from 1 -3 p.m.

More information on lithium-ion batteries and Fire Prevention Week can be found on the County’s website.

Full Fire Prevention Week schedule:

Oct. 3

  • 4925 93 Street, Wedgewood Subdivision
  • 1 to 3 p.m.
    • Join the Dunes Fire Department for a BBQ and bring the whole family! Learn about lithium-ion battery safety and enter for prize giveaways. Children can play in the bouncy castle and tour the inside of a fire truck.

Oct. 4

  • Clairmont Agricultural Society, 9819 100 Avenue
  • 1 to 3 p.m.
    • Meet the Clairmont Fire Department while your children enjoy playing in a bouncy castle, taking a tour through a fire truck, and snacking on a free BBQ meal.

Oct. 5

  • Bezanson Fire Station
  • 6 to 8 p.m.
    • Enjoy family-fun activities such as a bouncy castle, free BBQ meal, a fire truck tour, and the chance to win a prize draw.

Oct. 6

  • Sexsmith Fire Station
  • 6 to 9 p.m.
    • Learn about lithium-ion battery safety through a live demonstration, enjoy playing in a bouncy castle, eating a free BBQ meal, touring a fire truck and the fire hall, as well as a prize draw.

Oct. 8

  • La Glace Fire Station
  • 6 to 8 p.m.
    • Enjoy snacks and cookies while your children play in a bouncy castle. Learn about fire prevention week and watch a live lithium-ion battery demonstration.

Oct. 9

  • Wembley Fire Station
  • 5 to 8 p.m.
    • Peek inside a fire truck, tour the fire station, enter a prize draw and learn all about lithium-ion battery safety. There will also be a bouncy castle on site.
  • Hythe Fire Station
  • 6 to 8:30 p.m.
    • Enjoy snacks and cookies while taking a tour of a fire truck and the fire station while your children enjoy playing in a bouncy castle.

Oct. 10

  • Teepee Creek Fire Station
  • 4 to 7 p.m.
    • Learn about lithium-ion battery safety, enjoy eating a free BBQ meal, and explore the inside of a fire truck and the fire hall.
by Tanner Smith