Northeast Fire & Rescue

17 minutes ago

The Officers and Members of the Northeast Fire & Rescue would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. Below are some safety tips to keep your family safe.



Statistics show that cooking fires nearly double on Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving Day home fires cause more property damage and claim more lives than home fires on other days. Unattended Cooking was by far the leading contributing factor in cooking fires and fire deaths.



1. Safety tips
· Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food.
· Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.
· Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.
· Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.
· Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags.
· Keep knives out of the reach of children.
· Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.
· Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.
· Never leave children alone in room with a lit candle.
· Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.






Follow link below for additional Safety information from the National Fire Protection Association



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NFPA - Thanksgiving fire safety

nfpa.org

The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially at Thanksgiving. Kids love to be involved in holiday preparations. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at home.