Keep it safe when you play the chef.

Tips for safer cooking

Kitchen tips:

If a fire starts in a stovetop pan, cover it with a lid and turn off the heat source.

If a fire is burning in your oven, keep the door closed, turn off the heat source and call 911.

Never leave food, especially grease, unattended on the stove.

Turn all pot and panhandles inward so children won't pull them down onto themselves.

Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen.

Stay in the kitchen and keep an eye on your cooking. Unattended cooking is the number one cause of cooking fires.

Outdoor tips.

Wear short or close fitting sleeves. Loose clothing can catch fire.

Clean grill and cooking surfaces to prevent build-up of food and grease.

Use grills outdoors only!  Using them indoors or in carports may cause fires or carbon monoxide poisoning.

If a burn should occur, use cool water. Never use mustard, butter or aloe, these home remedies will trap in the heat and cause a more severe burn.

Keep lighter fluid and flammable cleaners away from heat sources to prevent fires.

Thanks to the Hall Co. Fire Services Bureau of Fire Prevention for these tips.