Date: November 26, 2008Contact: Fire Marshal Ed Bricknell: EBricknell@wichita.gov: (316) 268-4466
The Wichita Fire Department encourages residents to take precautions when preparing turkeys to ensure a safe Thanksgiving Day Holiday. Whether oven baked or deep fried, the dangers of a fire always exist. However, deep frying a turkey presents a special hazard that has caused numerous fires and debilitating burns. If residents are using a deep fryer to cook their turkey, they should practice the following safety tips: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Use turkey fryers outside away from buildings and combustibles. Never use one in a garage or on a wooden deck. Place the fryer on a flat non-combustible surface and always in sight. Do not overfill the fryer to avoid oil spill-over. Never allow children or pets near the fryer when in use. Once the cooking process has been completed, the oil will remain dangerously hot for many hours. Thaw and dry the turkey completely. A wet turkey will cause the hot oil to splatter causing a fire or even an explosion. Use well insulated gloves or pot holders when handling the pot or lid handle. Check the oil temperature often. Turn off the fryer immediately if the oil begins to smoke. Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher nearby. Never use water on a grease fire. Call 911 immediately if a fire occurs. Back to Top
The Wichita Fire Department encourages residents to take precautions when preparing turkeys to ensure a safe Thanksgiving Day Holiday. Whether oven baked or deep fried, the dangers of a fire always exist. However, deep frying a turkey presents a special hazard that has caused numerous fires and debilitating burns. If residents are using a deep fryer to cook their turkey, they should practice the following safety tips:
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Use turkey fryers outside away from buildings and combustibles.
Never use one in a garage or on a wooden deck.
Place the fryer on a flat non-combustible surface and always in sight.
Do not overfill the fryer to avoid oil spill-over.
Never allow children or pets near the fryer when in use. Once the cooking process has been completed, the oil will remain dangerously hot for many hours.
Thaw and dry the turkey completely. A wet turkey will cause the hot oil to splatter causing a fire or even an explosion.
Use well insulated gloves or pot holders when handling the pot or lid handle.
Check the oil temperature often.
Turn off the fryer immediately if the oil begins to smoke.
Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher nearby. Never use water on a grease fire.
Call 911 immediately if a fire occurs.
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