Proclamation Proclaiming Oct. 4-10 as "Fire Prevention Week"

The City of Pharr Fire Department was in attendance to present a proclamation declaring the week of October 4th through 10th as Fire Prevention Week in Pharr.

Fire Chief Pilar Rodriguez and Mike Navarro from the Fire Marshal's Office announced the department's efforts to promote risk reduction, public education, and outreach. They also announced the annual Firefest to remind the community about fire prevention, which was held on October 16, 2026, from 6 pm to 9 pm at STC Pharr.

The Fire Department representatives reminds all residents that fire remains a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and the presence of lithium-ion batteries in many household devices introduces fire risks; and most of the rechargeable electronics used in homes daily, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, power tools, e-bikes, e-scooters, and toys, are powered by lithium-ion batteries, which if misused, damaged, or improperly charged, can overheat, start a fire, or explode.

The proclamation read, "The City of Pharr encourages residents to practice safe charging habits and remains committed, through its first responders, to fire prevention, safety education, and community outreach to help protect the health and safety of our community; and the 2026 Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” serves to remind all residents that safe charging can help reduce the risk of fires in homes and communities.