Serving Up Thanksgiving Safety

More home cooking fires happen on Thanksgiving than any other day.*

It’s true. In fact, Thanksgiving Day is the busiest day of the year for U.S. fire departments. But don’t get worried, get prepared. Gain the confidence of knowing that the people, places and things that matter to you are protected. Explore our quick tips and shop our tools below to make this Thanksgiving a safe one for you and yours.

Thanksgiving Facts

• Up to 3x as many fires happen on Thanksgiving than a typical day*
• 54% of Americans plan to cook at home this year**
• 39% don't have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen**
• 21% don't have one in their home at all**

Remember to PASS

As the holidays bring family and friends together, the need for a healthy home becomes more important than ever. To keep your home safer, fire experts recommend placing a fire extinguisher on each floor and especially in your kitchen. To make sure that you know how to use an extinguisher, just remember PASS.

The PASS System

• P: Pull pin
• A: Aim at the base on the fire
• S: Squeeze lever
• S: Sweep side to side

Thanksgiving Day Safety Tips

• Clean your appliances to remove leftover grease that may ignite
• Get a kitchen fire extinguisher and learn how to use it
• Keep the extinguisher behind you as you're cooking - so you don't have to reach over the flams to grab it
• Test your smoke alarms AND replace them every 10 years
• Install smoke alarms at least 10 feet away from cooking appliances - this reduces false alarms
• Don't leave cooking unattended - it's the leading cause for fires in the kitchen*
• Avoid wearing long sleeves - they could catch fire
• Keep a 3-foot "zone of safety" around cooking for kids and pets
• Planning ot fry a turkey? Never do it inside, NEVER use a frozen turkey and exercise extreme caution

Do You Feel Prepared Yet? You Should.

Work these tips into your meal prep, and know that you’ve done more to protect your home and your loved ones this holiday season.

Now go enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner, equipped with information and home safety products from Kidde.

_{*According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
**According to a study by The Harris Poll conducted by Kidde}