Water on a Grease Fire! Kitchen Fire Safety

What is the most common day for kitchen fires to occur?

• Christmas Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• New Year's Day

• Easter Sunday

What can happen to a kitchen stove within seconds?

• It can explode

• It can melt

• It can freeze

• It can disappear

What is the wrong decision to make when a fire starts on the stove?

• Move the burning pan to the sink

• Pour water on the flames

• Cover the pan with a lid

• Turn off the heat

What is the result of pouring water on a cooking fire?

• The fire gets extinguished

• The fire gets bigger

• The fire turns into steam

• The fire spreads to other areas

What should you do to extinguish a fire on the stove?

• Move the pan to a different burner

• Throw water on the flames

• Cover the pan with a lid

• Increase the heat

What can happen if you move a burning pan off the stove?

• The fire can come back at you

• The fire will go out

• The fire will spread

• The fire will get smaller

What is the recommended option to extinguish a fire on the stove?

• Using a lid

• Using water

• Using a fire extinguisher

• Using a broom

What can be used as an alternative to a lid to smother a fire on the stove?

• A cookie sheet

• A cutting board

• A paper towel

• A plastic bag

What is the purpose of stovetop fire stops?

• To prevent fires from starting

• To extinguish fires automatically

• To detect smoke in the kitchen

• To hang utensils from the hood

What is the main cause of injuries in kitchen fires?

• Trying to fight the fire themselves

• Leaving the stove unattended

• Using faulty kitchen appliances

• Not having a fire extinguisher