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The good news is that we can easily prevent these fires by staying with all cooking.
Frying foods have the most potential to start a fire. Learn the danger here:
and get prevention tips:
The best way to put out a grease fire in a skillet is to take away the oxygen. Smother the flames by putting a lid on the pan, turning off the heat—and don’t touch it until it cools. Never take a burning pot outside and NEVER use water to try to put out a grease fire!
If in doubt, call 911.
Grilling fire safety tips:
If you’re going to use turkey fryers, use them outside, away from the house and NOT on decks or porches. Do not overfill the fryer with oil—it can spill and start a fire. Make sure your turkey is thawed. Putting a frozen or partially frozen turkey in a fryer will cause steam to expand and push the oil out, which can burn you or start a fire.
William Shatner has a few words about turkey fryers:
Last but not least, check your smoke detectors every month!
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Being a volunteer firefighter is challenging and rewarding. As a volunteer, you can expect to be challenged. Because firefighting is a dangerous job, you will receive a great deal of training to ensure that you are well versed in the art and science of fire and rescue.
