Hammondsport Fire Department

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Cooking safely to prevent fires and injuries

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The following are a few simpleopopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTand easy things you can do to minimize the chances of one starting in your kitchen.opopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonebspan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMTTo Prevent a Cooking Fire in Your Kitchenopopspanbpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTbull Never leave cooking unattended.opopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTbull Wear short or close fitting sleeves. Loose clothing can catch fire.opopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTbull Watch children closely. When old enough teach them to cook safety.opopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTbull Clean cooking surfaces to prevent food and grease build-up.opopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTbull Keep curtains towels pot holders and other flammable items away from stove surfaces.opopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTbull Turn pan handles inward to prevent food spills.opopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTbull Donrsquot overload electrical outlets. You might cause an electrical fire by plugging too many appliancesopopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTinto the same outlet.opopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTbull Replace any cracked or frayed cords on appliances.opopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonebspan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMTTo Put Out a Cooking Fire in Your Kitchenopopspanbpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTbull Slide a pan lid over flames to smother a grease or oil fire then turn off the heat and leave the lid inopopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTplace until the pan cools. Never carry the pan outside.opopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTbull Keep the oven door shut and turn off the heat to smother an oven or broiler fire.opopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTbull For a microwave fire keep the door closed and unplug the microwave. Call the fire department andopopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTmake sure to have the oven serviced before you use it again.opopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTbull Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen. Make sure you have a multipurpose ABC rated extinguisher andopopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTknow how to use it.opopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTbull For any fires that do not go out quickly evacuate the area and call the fire department immediately.opopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonebspan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMTBurn Injuriesopopspanbpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTbull spanbspan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMTIf clothing catches on fire ldquoStop Drop and Rollrdquo spanbspan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTndash Do not run this only fans the flames. Stop whereopopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTyou are drop to the ground and roll over and over to smother the flames. Cover your face with youropopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMThands to protect it as well as to shield your throat and lungs from burns. If someone elsersquos clothes areopopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTon fire push them to the ground and roll them over and over or smother the flames with a blanket aopopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTrug or a coat.opopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTbull spanbspan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPS-BoldMTCool a burn with running water.opopspanbpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family Courier color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family Couriero spanspan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTIf someone gets burned run cool water over the burn for 5 to 10 minutes.opopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTThis will prevent continued burning and relieve some of the pain.opopspanpp classMsoNormal styleline-height normal margin 0in 0in 0pt mso-layout-grid-align nonespan stylefont-family Courier color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family Couriero spanspan stylefont-family TimesNewRomanPSMTserif color black font-size 12pt mso-bidi-font-family TimesNewRomanPSMTIf the burn is blistered see a doctor as soon as possible. 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Hammondsport, NY 14840

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