Fire Safety in the Kitchen

Fire Safety in the Kitchen
	Never leave cooking unattended. Oil or fat can ignite. Always turn oven and burners off when you are finished cooking. Always unplug electrical appliances when not in use. Keep children a safe distance from cooking areas.
	Stay Alert Cooking requires you to be rested and alert. Avoid cooking when under the influence of alcohol or medications
	Wear Short or Close Fitting Sleeves Avoid loose sleeves that may contact burners and catch fire. Avoid storing items on or above your stove.
	Turn Pot Handles In! Prevent burns and stovetop fires by turning pot handles toward the back of the stove while cooking. Whenever possible use rear burners. Pot handles that stick out can easily be grabbed or bumped by a small child.
	Clean Cooking Surfaces Keep appliance surfaces free of spills and grease that may catch fire.
	Keep Combustible Items Clear of Stove Keep curtains, dish towels, plastic containers, and potholders away from hot surfaces. Operate Microwaves Safely Always use potholders or oven mitts to remove foods from microwaves. Remove lids carefully to avoid steam burns. Do not use paper towels in the microwave
	Don't Overload Electrical Outlets Avoid overloading electrical outlets with too many kitchen appliances. Carefully examine electrical cords and discard any that are frayed, cracked or damaged.
	Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives Purchase and install working smoke alarms. Specialized alarms are available for the kitchen. Test smoke alarms monthly, and for battery operated smoke alarms, replace batteries at least once a year.
	If You Have A Kitchen Fire... Put A Lid On It To extinguish a grease fire, use a potholder or oven mitt and slide a lid or cookie sheet over the flames, then turn the source of heat off. If the flames do not go out, immediately leave your home and call the Fire Department.
	Oven / Microwave Fires If a fire starts in your oven, close the oven door and turn the source of heat off. For a microwave fire, keep the door closed and turn the microwave off. Remember: if the flames do not go out, immediately leave your home and call the Fire Department.
	Cool A Burn Immediately cool a burn by placing it under cool water for 10-15 minutes. Cool water reduces skin damage and minimizes the pain. NEVER use butter, lotions, ice, or ointments. This only seals the heat in. Don't break blisters. This could cause infection. Apply a clean, dry dressing to a first-degree burn after cooling. Second and third-degree burns require immediate medical attention.
	Stop, Drop & Roll Everyone can learn the simple life-saving technique of stop, drop and roll if your clothes catch on fire. STOP where you are..
	DROP to the ground, cover your face with your hands.
	ROLL over and over to smother the flames. Remember to make fire safety part of your everyday life.