Did you know Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment?
The Fremont Fire Department would like to help ensure that you and your loved ones enjoy a safe holiday.
Please consider reviewing these holiday reminders to keep you and your loved ones safe:
1. Stay in the home when cooking your turkey, and stay in the kitchen when you’re cooking on the stove top.
2. If you’re roasting, baking, or simmering food, check it regularly. Remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
3. Never leave children unattended in the kitchen and keep them away from knives and hot surfaces.
4. Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children --- up high in a locked cabinet.
5. Be sure items like electric cords from electric knives, coffee makers, plate warmers, and mixers are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child or pet.
6. Make sure your smoke alarms are connected and working. Test them by pushing the test button.
7. After your meal, walk around the home and ensure candles and fireplaces are extinguished, and appliances have been turned off.
For additional holiday fire safety tips, please visit: https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Fire-causes-and-risks/Seasonal-fire-causes/Thanksgiving.
