As Fire Prevention Week™ approaches, Bloomingdale Fire Department reminds residents:
“Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!™
October 4, 2020 – The Bloomingdale Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years —to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” The campaign works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.
According to NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Almost half (44%) of reported home fires started in the kitchen. Two-thirds (66%) of home cooking fires start with the ignition of food or other cooking materials.
“We know cooking fires can be prevented,” said Lorraine Carli, NFPA’s vice-president of outreach and advocacy. “Staying in the kitchen, using a timer, and avoiding distractions such as electronics or TV are steps everyone can take to keep families safe in their homes.”
The Bloomingdale Fire Department encourages all residents to embrace the 2020 Fire Prevention Week theme.
“The most important step you should take before making a meal is to “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” said Eric Tuason, Fire Chief. “A cooking fire can grow quickly. I have seen many homes damaged and people injured by fires that could easily have been prevented.”
The Bloomingdale Fire Department wants to share safety tips to keep you from having a cooking fire.
Due to ongoing COVID safety precautions, the Bloomingdale Fire Department will be holding a virtual Fire Prevention Week! Please check out our website: www.BloomingdaleFD.org and our social media pages: https://www.facebook.com/porktowntruckco/ and https://www.facebook.com/Bloomingdale-Fire-Department-Chemical-Company-No1-585529458191753/ .
For more general information about Fire Prevention Week and cooking fire prevention, visit www.fpw.org.
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