The Victoria Fire Department is teaming up with SpongeBob SquarePants and his friends for this year’s annual Fire Prevention Show.
Local schools and community members are invited to the 2025 event at the Victoria Fine Arts Center, 1002 Sam Houston Drive, on the following dates:
- Tuesday, Oct. 7, 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
- Wednesday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m.
This year’s show will feature SpongeBob and friends teaching children practical fire safety steps in a fun, interactive way. The 2025 Fire Prevention Week theme is, “Power Up into Fire Prevention: Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Your Home.”
Fire Prevention Week is a nationwide campaign led by the National Fire Protection Association to teach children and adults about common fire hazards.
Buy, Charge and Recycle
Most electronics we use daily, like phones, tablets, and power tools, run on lithium-ion batteries. The Victoria Fire Department and the National Fire Protection Association offer the following tips for proper use of lithium-ion batteries:
Buy
- Buy only certified products
- Look for a safety certification on the packaging
Charge
- Only use the charger that came with your device or a manufacturer-approved charger
- Charge only on hard surfaces
- Don’t overcharge
Recycle
You can help make your home and your community safer by recycling batteries the right way. To learn more about Victoria Fire Department events and programs, visit www.victoriatx.gov/fire.