LAKEWOOD: The holidays are here and you know what that means ... cooking for the family! With Easter, Easter and Easter on the horizon, the Lakewood Fire Commissioners and the Lakewood Fire Department remember all the dangers of the kitchen fire.
Ovens: Self-cleaning ovens must be cleaned before activating the self-cleaning function. Make sure you never leave your home unattended when cleaning the stove.
Worktop: Leave all vents open for heat to escape. Otherwise, the oven could be damaged and cause a fire. The top cover of the sheet metal furnace should be placed so that heat can escape from all sides. If you want to leave the burner switched on during the holidays, select a back burner.
When not in use, leave a container of water on a low flame on the stove for a visual reminder.
Firefighters also recommend electric burners as the safest cooking method. They can be placed directly in your sheet to use them only when needed and help you to avoid the potential accumulation of carbon monoxide.
Cooking: Raise your sleeves and avoid loose clothing that can easily catch fire. Do not touch burners or hot surfaces. Keep all flammable objects at least 3 feet from the top of the oven. Always turn the handles of the pan to prevent small children from drawing a very hot pan. Do not leave the kitchen unattended. Cooking is still a major cause of house fires.
Fry: Remember to keep children away from the fire while roasting, and use the back burners that are inaccessible to children. When reheating fried foods, be careful of the oil contained in them, as this can cause severe burns.
In case of fire by grease wash the flames only with a lid if possible. DO NOT use water! The use of water simply increases the size of the fire.
Equipment: Keep all equipment away from the worktop and out of the reach of children. Leave enough room around the units to allow air circulation and minimize heat build-up. All equipment must be UL compliant and in good condition. You can use a UL-approved high-performance timer with hotplates, pans, etc. Talk to your Rav about Pesach for more information on using the timer.
Seasonal Candles: Place them on safe and stable supports and on solid, non-flammable surfaces at least one meter away from flammable materials and in a location where they can not be struck or dropped. Do not leave children unattended in a room with burning candles. Do not place burning candles near windows or exits in case you need to escape. Never leave candles unattended and keep matches, lighters and burning objects away from children.
B'Dikas Chometz (looking for bread): Look for the flame of the candle in your search! Stay away from curtains, sofas, clothes, etc. Make sure the candle is completely turned off before setting it aside. According to many Poskim authorities, you can use a flashlight or ceiling light in the room. It is safer to use a flashlight for searching in these smaller and narrower areas.
Biomet Chometz: Use only one Biomet Chometz site, previously set and licensed between 8:00 and 12:00. This year's sites include:
- Patrick Park, 1000 Vine Street
- Frank Bartolf Park, Brook Road
- Khal Zichron Yaakov, 175 Sunset Road
- BMG, 7th street and private road.
- BMG, 10th Street and Clifton Ave
- Zio Park, Locust Avenue
- BlueClaws parking
- Pine Park
And do not hesitate to call the fire department to indicate the slightest danger. Firefighters point out that what appears to be "nothing" can be deadly.
Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors must be installed in all apartments. Smoke detectors should be located outside each room and on each floor of the house. Place a carbon monoxide detector outside every sleeping area of the house.
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