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Health & Fitness

Summer Safety Series: Grilling

With Summer in full swing, we can all start to enjoy the freedom that lazy hot days bring. Let's talk about Grill safety.

With Summer in full swing, we can all start to enjoy the freedom that lazy hot days bring. BBQ season starts off Memorial Day weekend and rolls right around to Labor Day weekend.  Let’s talk about Grill safety.

Whether you use a charcoal grill or a gas grill, learning how to use and properly maintain one is extremely important in order to avoid personal injury or property damage. Please take the time to read your grill’s manual to ensure proper set up and maintantence.

Here are some additional key safety tips for both gas and charcoal grills from the National Fire Protection Association. 

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