A fire requires three things to burn: heat, oxygen and fuel. Removing any one of these, will stop the fire from burning. If you are faced with a grease fire, the safest and fastest way to stop the spread is by removing the oxygen.
Water and other liquids will only make a grease fire worse, and possibly cause injury to you. You must smother a grease fire to remove the oxygen.
To put out most grease fires from the start-
1. Put protective wear on, like oven mitts and eyewear if available.
2. Using a metal lid (never a glass lid) that fits the pan, smother the flames by sliding the lid on the the pan. A metal baking sheet works well as a substitute for a lid.
3. Shut off the burner to remove the heat source. Now you have eliminated 2 of the 3 parts of a fire.
4. Leave the pan alone. Do not move it. Do not open it.
5. When the pan has cooled completely, and this may take a very long time, remove the pan from the area.
Other ways to put out a grease fire-
1.Pour a liberal amount of baking soda on to small grease fires. Do not use just anything that is a powder, such as salt, sugar or flour. Only use baking soda.
2.Place a soaked towel over the grease pan to smother the flames.
3. With an ABC rated fire extinguisher stand far back from the fire and move towards the flame while aiming the nozzle at the pan. If you start too close to the fire, the pressure can cause the pan to tip and spread the flames.
The joys of outdoor cooking are numerous. Children can play and exercise, while adults relax in the sunshine and hang out with each other. In the U.S., 82% of homes own a grill and 97% of grill owners use them, even year round.
Grilling presents a set of hazards to be considered. Be sure to review these tips and facts to make sure your outdoor kitchen can continue to provide happiness and fun.
PURCHASING A GRILL:
ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR GRILL:
These accessories serve a purpose for keeping you and your property safe from fire.
USING YOUR GRILL:
IN CASE OF FIRE:
A stove and oven are a necessary household item. We use them on a daily basis for small meals and large meals alike. The stove is a critical component of the household and life would be hard without one, but life can be dangerous if you are not practicing safety and caution while using a stove.
Cooking fires are the primary cause of residential fires in the U.S.. For the most part, kitchen fires are preventable, if you follow the safety tips provided below.
PURCHASING A STOVE TOP & OVEN:
USING YOUR STOVE TOP & OVEN:
IN CASE OF FIRE:
If the fire does not go out, exit the home and call for emergency help.
The most common type of burn injuries are scalds. A scald is a type of burn caused by hot liquid or steam. Children, elderly and the disabled are especially at risk for scalding. Scalds happen when water is too hot, food and liquids haven’t cooled enough before consuming and liquids either splash from containers or are spilled.
Avoid scalds in the sink or bath:
Avoid scalds in the kitchen:
Treating a scald:
When to seek medical attention: