SOUTH KINGSTOWN — As part of National Fire Prevention Week, Chief Steven Pinch and the Union Fire District of South Kingstown would like to provide cooking safety tips and are also encouraging everyone to create a home escape plan in the event of a fire.
National Fire Prevention Week, organized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) begins this year on Sunday, Oct. 4 and ends on Saturday, Oct. 10. The annual campaign seeks to educate and provide the public with valuable safety recommendations and steps they can take to prevent possible fires and react properly in the event of a fire.
The theme of the 2020 National Fire Prevention Week is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” in an effort to remind people of simple but important steps to take in the kitchen to prevent fires and injuries.
According to the NFPA, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in the United States. Unattended cooking is the main cause of kitchen fires and almost two-thirds of home cooking fires start with the ignition of food or other cooking materials.
The NFPA estimates that from 2014-18, U.S. fire departments responded to approximately 172,900 home cooking fires per year. These incidents caused a yearly average of 550 civilian deaths, 4,820 civilian fire injuries, and approximately $1 billion in property damage.
“Without the proper knowledge of cooking safety, disasters can easily occur in the kitchen,” Chief Pinch said. “We encourage all residents to practice the kitchen safety tips and precautions listed here. Following these simple cooking tips and precautions can save your home from a disaster, and more importantly, save lives.”
The Union Fire District wishes to share the following safety tips provided by the NFPA:
For more fire safety information and tips visit the NFPA website here.
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