Fire Prevention

10/12/2023 (Permalink)

Kitchen Fire Simulator

October is Fire Prevention month – one week of this month is highlighted to focus on a national campaign of Fire Prevention Week.  This year’s theme is “Cooking safety starts with YOU!  Pay attention to fire prevention. “Fire prevention week is observed each year in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which took place in October of 1871 – which caused devastating damage killing more than 250 people and left over 100K homeless. This fire burned over 2,000 acres of land- destroying over 17,000 structures.

Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires. Leaving your stove/oven while cooking is the main factor in fires especially if you are cooking with grease.

• Never leave your stove unattended while cooking
• Create a kid free zone
• Turn pot handles towards the back of your stove
• Keep a fire extinguisher close by and learn how to use one

If you need to leave your kitchen while cooking, turn off the burners. Check your smoke alarms throughout your home to assure they are working properly. Educate your family on what to do in the event you experience a fire.