It is a fact that 2 out of 3 fires in homes originate in the kitchen. It happens when families prepare their meals at dinner time around 5:00 – 6:00pm. In these situations, one family member is able to put out the fire. 90% of the time, it is a woman.
Every capable family member should know simple steps of how to take precaution and extinguish fires. These are necessary to save lives, rescue people from injury, and stop damage to property.
When cooking, make sure that you do not burn any part of your body or clothing. Minor burns on the hand and arms are painful but worse it to have the flames run through your clothes and hair. Be alert at all times. Useful towels, potholders and mittens should be at a safe distance so that you can grab them easily in case you need to remove a burning pot; but not too close that it can catch flames. Greasy fans and filters are potentially dangerous because they can burn. To prevent such a scenario, clean the fan hood yearly. Hot water will do for cleaning. On the other hand, the filter needs to be cleaned with a detergent solution on a monthly basis.
Prepare for the worst. When there is a fire, know what to do and remain calm. Go to the source. Turn off the burner or the oven. You can also repress fire by using a large lid to cover the stove-top. There must not be any grease or wax on the lid. Switch off the hood fan. Remember that the ducts need to be protected because electricity runs through them. If fire has already spread, call the fire department right away. When removing a burning pan, be careful that it does not burn you or your clothes.
A sodium bicarbonate dry-chemical fire should be used if the fire continues to thrive. If there is none, large amounts of baking powder or salt can help. Stop, drop, and roll. These are words to live by in case fire catches on to your clothes. When there is a thick coat, blanket, or towel nearby, cover up first before rolling on the ground. This will help kill the flames faster. If all else fails, call the fire department. Give precise details like your address, location and cause of the fire. Practice these steps so that so can save your home and family.
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