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2012 372 717 1,089
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2022 344 1208 1551
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By Chiefs Office
November 28, 2019

The members of the Wading River Fire Department wishes everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!

The Wading River Fire Department reminds the community to avoid being careless or distracted when

it comes to kitchen safety as families gather for Thanksgiving this year.

National and state statistics show Thanksgiving is the leading day for home fires involving cooking

equipment. Nationally, an estimated 2,000 Thanksgiving Day fires in residential buildings are reported

to U.S. fire departments each year and cause an estimated average of 5 deaths, 25 injuries, and

$21 million in property loss. Unattended cooking is the leading contributing factor in all cooking fires.

We urge remembering some simple but important rules when they’re in the kitchen.

The WRFD offers these safety tips (and this helpful graphic) as a reminder to cook smart this year.

• Use a kitchen timer to remind yourself when you are cooking.

• Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, boiling, grilling or broiling.

• Never leave the fryer unattended. Most fryer units do not have thermostat controls.
If you do not watch the fryer carefully, the oil will continue to heat until it catches fire.

• Never let children or pets near the fryer, even if it is not in use.
The oil inside the cooking pot can remain dangerously hot for hours after use.

• To prevent spillover, do not overfill the fryer.

• Use well-insulated potholders or oven mitts when touching pot or lid handles.
If possible, wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from oil splatter.

• The National Turkey Foundation recommends thawing the turkey in the
refrigerator approximately 24 hours for every five pounds of weight.

• Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher nearby. Never use water to extinguish
a grease or oil fire. If the fire is manageable, use your all-purpose fire extinguisher.

If the fire increases, immediately call the fire department by dialing 911.


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