Did you know that cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries? The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking and most cooking fires in the home involve the kitchen stove! See the following infographics, supported by First Alert, to help educate your community to become fire safe!
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- Unattended cooking is the #1 cause of home fires. When cooking, ensure that an adult is in the kitchen at all times to monitor cooking food.
- Help avoid additional fire hazards by removing items that don’t belong in the kitchen. Be mindful of oven mitts, towels, wooden utensils, and excess food packaging – all of which are flammable and can easily start fires.
- Did you know that 50% of homeowners in the U.S. don’t have an emergency escape plan? In the event of a home safety emergency, every second counts. Practice your plan twice a year to help ensure everyone in your house is prepared.
- Safety experts recommend that fire extinguishers should be accessible on every level and in key areas of your home – like the kitchen and garage – in the event of a fire emergency.
- Cooking accidents happen, ensure your kitchen is equipped with a fire extinguishing device. EZ Fire Spray is easy to use – just point and spray to stop fires fast.
- Today’s home furnishing materials and layouts have reduced escape times from 10-15 minutes in the 1970’s to 1-2 minutes today. Upgrade your home’s fire safety protection to First Alert’s Precision Detection alarms, which provide early warning and less nuisance.
- Grease and food debris can build up on your appliances, presenting a fire hazard. To help keep your kitchen a safe space, be sure to thoroughly clean your appliances after use.
- If a small grease fire breaks out on the stovetop, smother the flames by sliding a metal lid over the pan and turning off the burner. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled. You can also use a fire extinguisher rated for grease fires. Be sure to leave the home and call 9-1-1 if the fire is growing rapidly.
- Cooking nuisance alarms are the #1 reason why people disable their smoke alarms. First Alert Precision Detection alarms feature the latest smoke alarm technology and better distinguish between cooking smoke or steam and a fire emergency to reduce nuisance alarms.