As Thanksgiving approaches the officers and members of the Lookout Fire Company #1 would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday. Although as Thanksgiving is the leading Day for Cooking fires in the nation. We hear at LFC #1 would like to remind everyone of some great cooking safety tips for in the kitchen and when using a turkey fryer. Therefore you won’t have to have a visit from the fire company                                                                       
When cooking in the Kitchen remember these tips    
           
• Keep combustibles away from the stovetop and keep your cooking area clean.
• Never leave food unattended on the stovetop - turn off burners or set a timer if you leave the room for any reason.
• Heat cooking oil slowly and never leave it unattended. Turn down the heat if it begins to smoke
• PUTTING A LID ON IT: If a fire starts Slide a lid carefully from the side, over the pan and turn off the burner. This action removes two elements necessary for a fire: oxygen and heat. You may also use a baking sheet or pizza pan in place of a lid.
• Sprinkling baking soda on the fire
• Using a fire extinguisher if you experience an oven fire, keep the door of the oven shut and turn off the heat.
• If the fire is large or appears to be growing, do not attempt to extinguish it. Leave your home and call 9-1-1 from a cell phone or neighbor's house. If the fire is still the pan you may be able to extinguish it yourself by                     


When cooking with a turkey fryer or deep fryer follow these tips   

• Turkey fryers should always be used on a flat, non-combustible surface, outside away from buildings and items that can burn. Never use on wooden decks or in garages.
• Never leave the fryer unattended.
• To avoid oil spillover and a resulting fire, do not overfill the fryer.
• Oil and water do not mix! Make sure the turkey is completely thawed and be careful with marinades. A frozen turkey placed in hot oil will splatter and/or cause an explosive fire.
• Use well-insulated potholders or oven mitts when touching pot or lid handle.
• Never allow children or pets near the turkey fryer - the oil inside the cooking pot can remain hot for hours.
• Never use water to extinguish a grease fire. Call 9-1-1 immediately if a fire occurs.   
                                                  
When cooking, keep young children away from the kitchen; do not wear loose sleeves or dangling jewelry to avoid spills and burns. Cook on back burners when possible and turn pot handles in to prevent accidental spills. Never leave cooking unattended and keep clutter away from sources of direct heat. If decorating with candles, never leave them burning in an unattended room.                                               
Also remember if a fire happens Call 9-1-1 immediately and get away from the fire and get everyone out of the house.