Did you know that more fires start in the kitchen than in any other part of the home? That's why NFPA has chosen "Prevent Cooking Fires" as the theme for Fire Prevention Week (FPW), October 8 - 14. Take this new Fire Prevention Week Quiz and see how many questions you can answer correctly. Good luck!
Burnt toast
Unattended cooking
Oven fires
Microwave oven fires
Turn the stove down low
Leave the food cooking as is
Turn off the stove
Cover the food with aluminum foil
Check it regularly, and stay in the home
It is safe to run outside and get your mail
Stay in the kitchen and watch the stove
It is safe to leave the home for an hour
Use the stove's front burners so you can reach them faster
Use the stove's back burners
Have children sit quietly on the floor so they can't reach the stove
Have children stand behind you when you are using the stove
Cleaned up to prevent fire
Kept to a minimum
Covered with paper towers to soak up the grease and food
Left to harden
Use baking powder to put the fire out
Smother the flames by carefully sliding the lid over the pan (Making sure you're wearing an oven mitt) and turn off the burner
Pour water on the fire
Move the pan to the sink and run water over it
Use any container that can fit in the microwave
Cover the container with aluminum foil to prevent spills
Use only microwave-safe containers or dishes to heat food
Avoid wearing clothes with loose sleaves
Turn it off immediately and open the door
Turn it off immediately and keep the door closed
Open the door and attempt to put out the fire
Get a lid from a pot or pan to cover the fire
3 feet around the stove
1 foot around the stove
2 feet around the stove
1 foot to the right or left of the stove
7 to 10 minutes
5 to 7 minutes
3 to 5 minutes
Cool water isn't good for a burn