PTFD Open House
Save the Date!
Mark your calendar for the 29th Annual Plain Township Fire Department Open House!
Sunday, October 4, 2026
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us for a day of family fun, fire safety, and community connection as we celebrate Fire Prevention Week!
What’s Happening?
- Meet our firefighters
- Learn how to use a fire extinguisher
- Practice Hands-Only CPR
- Enjoy our famous firehouse chili
- Explore fire trucks and antique apparatus
- Meet our local safety partners
Charge Into Fire Safety!
This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.”
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices we use every day—from phones and laptops to tools, toys, e-bikes, and scooters. When damaged or charged improperly, they can overheat, catch fire, or even explode.
Be a charging superhero:
- Use the right charger: Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.
- Charge on a hard surface: Keep devices on a table or desk—not beds, couches, or under pillows, where heat can get trapped.
- Know the warning signs: Stop using a device if it becomes very hot, swells, smokes, or develops an unusual smell.
- Unplug when fully charged: Don’t leave devices plugged in longer than necessary.
- Charge larger batteries safely: E-bikes, scooters, and power tools should be charged outside and away from exits.
- Travel smart: On airplanes, keep devices visible while charging. Never charge them in overhead bins, and never charge e-cigarettes or vapes on a plane.
Small charging habits can make a big difference in preventing home fires.
Come see your local firefighters, learn lifesaving skills, enjoy some chili, and charge into fire safety with us!
We’ll see you October 4!
The Plain Township Fire Department wants to share these key home fire escape planning tips:
- Make sure your plan meets the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.
- Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every levelof your home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected so when one sounds, they all sound.
- Know at least two ways out of every room, if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily.
- Have an outside meeting place a safe distance from your home where everyone should meet.
- Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household, including guests. Practice at least once during the day and at night.
Contact Information
Plain Township Fire Department
9500 Johnstown Road
New Albany, Ohio 43054
firedept@plaintownship.org
614-855-7370
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