Keep a fire extinguisher near the kitchen and know how to use it, just in case. Valley News/Adobestock photo
Fire Chief Sam DiGiovannaSpecial to the Valley NewsThanksgiving signifies the beginning of the holiday season. Many people are starting to organize their Thanksgiving plans. Most will be spending more time in the kitchen preparing for the holidays.It’s time to serve up these cooking safety tips. After all, Thanksgiving is the single worst day for residential fires.Let’s share some facts about cooking safety.Be careful wearing loose clothing around open flames on the stove. Be careful using candles at the dinner table, especially if toddlers are present.Use a timer and use “post it’s” to remind yourself of cooking times in the oven. Use oven mitts when handling hot pots and pans. Do not cool hot pans with water if grease is in them.Have a fire extinguis
