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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fire has started in the kitchen from cooking or an appliance.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flames on stove, in a pan, or from an appliance.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Black smoke and acrid smell from burning food or oil.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Fire spreading to cabinets or curtains nearby.
Scene hazards: Grease splash, Gas leak, Smoke
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Alert everyone in the home to leave if fire is spreading.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Turn off the stove or oven if you can reach the control without crossing flames.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If the fire is in a pan, slide a tight-fitting lid on it — do not carry the pan.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Use a fire blanket or lid to smother a small pan fire if trained and the exit is clear.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If smoke fills the kitchen or flames grow — leave and close the kitchen door.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Evacuate everyone and meet outside.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 from outside if the fire is not out in seconds.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 after evacuating if fire is not immediately extinguished.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Report whether gas is involved and if anyone has burns.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay outside until fire services arrive.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Burns to face, hands, or large areas need emergency care (112).
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Any kitchen fire that spread beyond the pan needs professional inspection.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use water on oil, grease, or electrical kitchen fires.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT carry a burning pan — it spreads fire and causes burns.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT open the oven if it is on fire — turn off heat and keep door closed.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flour or baking soda always works on any kitchen fire
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Only use methods you are trained for. Smothering with a lid works for pan fires. Wrong substances can make it worse. When unsure, leave.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Spreading fire while searching for the wrong extinguishing agent.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Kitchen fires often start from unattended cooking, oil overheating, or appliance failure.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Grease fires spread explosively when water is added.