Kitchen Fire Safety and Prevention

Posted by Joe P. on 2/20/2013 to Fire Safety

It has happened to most of us. We decide to try that new recipe we find online or we try to take on the burden of cooking the holiday meal. We step into unfamiliar territory and try to cook using utensils and deep fryers to make foods we cannot even pronounce. But, hey, it sounds pretty easy, right? All you have to do is just turn on the appliance and it cooks, right? But you get carried away and turn around for two seconds and all of a sudden your food cooks to a crisp, smoke pours out of the oven, and all the alarms in the house are going off. This could lead to be quite embarrassing if it happens in front of the in-laws, but whether you're a professional chef or not, these situations can be very dangerous and may lead to potential fire hazards.

- Firstly, and most common-sensibly, never leave the kitchen while you're cooking! Those fries aren't going to leap from the oil themselves when they're perfectly crispy. When baking those muffins, make sure to set a timer and to check their progress. This should be easy to remember, as most of us like to sneak a peek of the food when its delicious aroma fills the room. Don't leave your home when the oven is on! C'mon, folks!

- When you're cooking, you don't tend to think about what you're wearing. Those baggy pajamas and loose clothing can snag on pots and pans which can lead to a very serious cooking disaster. You don't have to dress up in your best "Kiss the Cook" apron to make some toast, but use discretion with your cooking attire.

- Make sure the area near the cooking appliance is clear of any flammable objects. Ovens and irons can become extremely hot and radiate heat. Keep your pot holders and napkins from becoming flint and wool!

- Don't cook when you're inebriated or drowsy. Sometimes you feel like making that late night concoction to remedy that crazy craving you developed at 2am. But, keep it safe and don't risk your safety- don't cook.

- Lastly, but very importantly, always test your smoke detectors and replace dying batteries. Keep an up-to-date fire extinguisher nearby (in a place you can reach it easily in case of a fire). Don't put water on grease fires- smother it with a metal lid or leave and call 911. We all make mistakes, but if you're prepared in the case of an emergency, you can potentially save your home and save your life.

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gary cater

Date: 10/15/2015

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