That's the theme for National Fire Prevention Week , Oct. 5-11. “Lithium-ion batteries are powerful, convenient, and they’re just about everywhere,” said Lorraine Carli, vice president of Outreach and Advocacy at NFPA. Recycling your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location is the best way to dispose of them. Fire Prevention Week is celebrated throughout North America every October and is the oldest U.S. public health observance on record. Additional Fire Prevention Week resources for children, caregivers, and educators can be found at sparky.org and sparkyschoolhouse.org .