Published on October 5, 2026
Fire Prevention in Your Community
Caption: From left to right - Cory Heggart (Fire Prevention Officer), Mike Bos (Fire Marshal) and Ryan Harley (Fire Prevention Officer) stand in front of a fire truck outside Fire Hall 1.
Before a fire causes damage to a beloved home, the fire prevention team is out in the community educating residents on how to stop fires before they start.
Fire Prevention Week
The 2026 Fire Prevention Week runs from October 4-10. This year’s theme: “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” brought the Fire Marshal and Fire Prevention Officers to the St. Albert Farmers’ Market on September 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to answer questions on fire prevention and lithium-ion battery safety.
Want to get started now? Learn more about lithium-ion battery safety and how to store, use and charge these devices.
What Can You Do to Prevent Fires?
“Be proactive and be prepared! In your house, have a fire safety plan, make sure your smoke alarms work and are not out of date, and stay in the kitchen when you cook,” says Mike Bos, Fire Marshal. “In the place you work, make sure you know your fire safety plan and muster points.”
When it comes to devices that use lithium-ion batteries, fire departments have noticed an increased number of fires due to lithium-ion battery failures. These failures may be due to a number of causes; overcharging, using uncertified equipment or the wrong charging device, or damage to the battery.
“Lithium-ion battery fires can occur at any time and may have rapid growth, but with proper precautions lithium-ion powered devices can be relatively safe and convenient. We recommend people follow the advice on lithium-ion battery use and charging as provided by National Fire Prevention Association,” adds Mike.
Captain: Photo on left shows a scorched battery power pack, cause of failure unknown. Photo on the right shows a scooter that was left unattended to charge overnight. Failure was caused by not following the manufacturer's requirements when charging.
The Fire Prevention team is always open to questions and pointing people in the right direction for fire safety information so don’t hesitate to reach out at 780-418-6069.
Discover more fire prevention strategies for in and around your home.
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Last edited: October 5, 2026