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Cooking fire safety outreach materials

Teach community members to cook safely by giving them information about cooking fire risks and how to prevent cooking fires.

Outreach materials from the U.S. Fire Administration

Statistics to share

Based on 2010-2014 annual averages:

Source: National Fire Protection Association

Digital media library

Here you’ll find social media content, pictographs, stock photos, videos and b-roll to increase awareness about cooking fire safety.

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what to do in case of an oven fire

Handouts and posters

poster
Prevent Kitchen Fires customizable poster PDF 409 KB
flyer
Prevent Kitchen Fires flyer English PDF 254 KB | Spanish PDF 258 KB
recipe card
Fire-Safe Cooking recipe card PDF 167 KB

Fire Prevention and Public Education Exchange

The Exchange serves as a centralized location for national, state and local fire prevention and life safety practices and public education materials that organizations may wish to share with other communities. Visit the Exchange.

Help prevent outdoor cooking fires!

Below are statistics and safety tips to share with community members about grill fires and outdoor cooking fire safety.

Did you know?

Grill fires cause an estimated $37 million in property loss each year.

  • Almost half of home grill fires happen between 5 and 8 p.m.
  • Fifty-seven percent of home grill fires occur during the months of May, June, July and August.
  • Patios, terraces, screened-in porches and courtyards are leading home locations for grill fires.
  • Seventy-nine percent of all home grill fires involve gas grills.
  • “Mechanical failure, malfunction” is the leading factor in the start of grill fires. Leaks or breaks of containers or pipes are often to blame.

Source: Grill Fires on Residential Properties PDF 663 KB

Grilling fire safety tips:

  • Only use grills outdoors, away from siding and deck railings.
  • Clean grills often and remove grease or fat build-up.
  • Make sure your gas grill lid is open before lighting.
  • Have a 3-foot safe-zone around grills and campfires. Keep kids and pets away from the area.
  • Dispose of coals after they have cooled in a metal can.
  • Never leave grills, fire pits and patio torches unattended.

Share this video to help your community stay fire-safe when cooking outdoors!

Grilling fire safety flyer PDF ~400 KB

Download and customize with your fire department’s logo.

English  Spanish

Outreach materials from other organizations

The U.S. Fire Administration recommends the following organizations as trusted and reliable sources for free outreach materials you can use to help increase awareness about home cooking fires in your community.

Help prevent a turkey fryer fire!

Below are statistics and safety tips to share with community members about using a turkey fryer and why they can be dangerous.

Did you know?

Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires.

Data snapshot: Thanksgiving Day Fires PDF 677 KB

Five dangers of deep frying a turkey:

  1. Turkey fryers can easily tip over spilling hot oil across a large area.
  2. An overfilled cooking pot will cause oil to spill over when the turkey is placed inside.
  3. A partially frozen turkey will cause hot oil to splatter.
  4. Turkey fryers can easily overheat and start a fire.
  5. The pot, lid and handles of a turkey fryer can get dangerously hot and cause burn injuries.

Prevent a Turkey Fryer Fire handout PDF 296 KB

Preventing Turkey Fryer Fires recipe card PDF 168 KB

Watch this video to see why using a fryer can be dangerous!

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