HELPFUL HINTS: KITCHEN SAFETY TIPS
*THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP PREVENT OR Minimize A N EMERGENCY

1. Have a FIRE EXTINGUISHER handy and learn how to use it.
2. Practice FIRE DRILLS with everyone in your home.
3. Take a FIRST AID course.
4. Pay attention to the stove when cooking – avoid distractions.
5. Turn handles in and to the side - away from the heat of adjacent burners.
6. Ensure that electrical cords are not hanging where they could be caught on someone or something.
7. Do not leave cooking oil unattended.
8. Do not overload circuits.
9. Store volatiles and flammables in a safe location away from heat or flame.
10. Do not leave candles burning unattended.
11. Monitor self cleaning ovens.
12. When planning a vacation, plan to have someone check your home daily.


Dramatic Grease Fire Video - At the Fire Fighting Training school they would demonstrate this with a deep fat ... Watch this video and learn what not to use to put out a grease fire.

Spectators were shocked to see how quickly the entire structure became engulfed in thick black smoke before bursting into flames.

Public Education is supported by members of the Canstar Restorations Team: Jay Dargatz, President; Santosh Mohanan, Controller; Jason Ross, Project Manager

Canstar Restorations donated materials used by the Port Coquitlam Fire and Rescue personnel to stage a typical kitchen stove grease fire. (see top photo)