Queen Creek Fire & Medical (QCFMD) is raising awareness of the elevated risk of home cooking fires throughout the holiday season as families around the country prepare for the culinary highlight of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving unfortunately holds the top rank for home cooking fires, according to data from the National Fire Protection Association that QCFMD highlighted. The government provides citizens with a series of safety guidelines to assist prevent festivities from degenerating into crises, guaranteeing that everyone can eat turkey without experiencing additional toxins.
When frying, grilling, or boiling food, QCFMD emphasizes the value of being present. They advise against leaving kitchens unattended and, if need, to always switch off the stove before leaving. Another important component of these safety precautions is making sure the turkey is fully thawed and free of ice, as well as ensuring that kids are kept a safe distance away from hot surfaces and items. The department’s motto for those unplanned pan fires is unambiguous: “place a lid on the pan and turn off the burner.”
Queen Creek has a proactive stance that goes beyond preventing fires right away. With an emphasis on environmental awareness, they provide a free cooking oil recycling program, which is a far better option than the damage that inappropriate disposal can do to water quality and pipes. The Town’s notice encourages residents to bring their old oil to the QC Recycle Center and Fire Station 2, two year-round grease collection locations.
Maintaining smoke alarms outside of the kitchen is also essential; QCFMD advises installing them in strategic locations throughout the house and testing them every month. Indeed, they recommend that alarms that reach the ten-year mark should always be replaced. The Town of Queen Creek’s official website offers a plethora of information for those searching for additional safety resources. It also includes a method to follow community safety updates on social media platforms like Facebook.
The Town encourages citizens to report non-emergency problems as soon as possible by using their SeeClickFix service. Constance Halonen-Wilson is the Public Information Officer to contact with media questions. As families prepare for the holiday, follow these tips and be grateful for a fire-free celebration.
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