Thanksgiving Safety Tips

We are a week away from one of the most traditional cooking days seen throughout the year and Portland Fire & Rescue is sharing some safety tips and best practices so you can enjoy your holiday and avoid a need for their services on Thanksgiving. When spending time in the kitchen preparing food along with hosting family and guests, be sure to employ best practices to avoid a need for emergency response.

Never leave a pot unattended on the stove-stay in the kitchen-turn off the burners if you need to leave the kitchen.
Have a 3’ “clear area” to keep children away from a hot cooktop – keep children away from the stove.
Avoid wearing “flowing style clothing” that could catch on the handle of a pan or ignite if draped near a hot surface.
Avoid trip hazards on the kitchen floor.
Don’t have children operate lighters or matches without adult supervision.
Open the flue on your chimney if you are having a fire in the fireplace for the first time this fall-winter season.
If you are planning on frying a turkey, make sure the bird is completely thawed, and your frying device is outside and away from any overhead cover. (Watch the attached video for more turkey frying tips and feel free to share this video and link as you choose).