Thank you Firefighters

11/23/2020 (Permalink)

Fire Department posing for a picture with SERVPRO employees in front of fire truck.

Thank you, Central Fire Department, Station #3 in Lewisville and our Marketing Rep Megan Olsen for helping SERVPRO put together this video to help spread awareness of the dangers that could come from cooking a turkey in the deep fryer. To avoid this happening make sure your turkey is thawed and dry before putting it in your hot oil.

Each year, fire departments respond to more than 1,000 fires related to deep fryers. Those fires cause serious burn injuries and more than $15 million in property damage. So please everyone be safe this Holiday Season! Here are some helpful tips from the Idaho State Fire Marshal.

• 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.