Be Fire Safe this Thanksgiving and Year Round

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, it’s a good time to review basic fire safety practices – especially those that relate to cooking. Since unattended cooking remains one of the leading causes of accidental residential fires, safety in the kitchen and while using cooking appliances cannot be overstated.

Here are some general tips:

-Do not leave cooking unattended

-Keep all combustible materials away from heat sources. This includes stoves, ovens, grills, fryers, and the like.

-Do not use cooking appliances for anything other than their intended use.

-Keep children away from all heat sources. If allowed to help you cook, make sure they are supervised at all times. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) offers these age-based guidelines: Kids in the Kitchen

For more tips and information, visit the NFPA Cooking Safety web page.

Turkey Fryers

The popularity of turkey fryers has also led to an increase in accidental fires and injuries as a result of their misuse. You can watch a short video from State Farm Insurance here. The NFPA also offers additional Thanksgiving fire safety tips as well.

On behalf of East Whiteland Township and the East Whiteland Township Fire Marshal’s office, we wish you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday!