Fire Prevention Week

This week the National Fire Protection Association is teaching the public that the leading cause of injuries and home fires is cooking. Here are some facts provided by the NFPA to educate for Fire Prevention Week:

• Electric ranges have a higher risk of fire rather than gas ranges
• Unattended equipment is the leading cause of cooking fires
• The best way to prevent a stop top fire is to stay in the kitchen while frying
• When a pan fire occurs, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the heat
• For early warning of a home fire, install smoke detectors in each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of your home

Visit http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-consumers for more information regarding Fire Prevention Week