October 5th through the 11th is National Fire Prevention Week, and this year's theme is “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home."

Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue wants to remind residents how to dispose of some common household hazardous materials safely.

The Red Cross of Northern Nevada is reminding people to check their carbon monoxide alarms as the holidays approach. The reminder comes after recent carbon monoxide incidents in the region.