Valdosta Fire Department Has Some Fire Prevention Tips For You

6/17/2021 (Permalink)

The Valdosta Fire Department was recently reminding people to make an effort to prevent cooking fires. While they realize some people are tired of hearing about cooking fires, the Department is still seeing them in the Valdosta community.

Here are some tips they recently provided.

Always stay in the kitchen when frying on the stovetop.

Keep an eye on what you fry. If you see wisps of smoke or the oil smells, immediately turn off the burner and/or carefully remove the pan from the burner.

Smoke is a danger sign that the oil is too hot.

Heat the oil slowly to the temperature you need for frying or sautéing.

Add food gently to the pot or pan so the oil does not splatter.

Always cook with a lid beside your pan. If you have a fire, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner. Do not remove the cover because the fire could start again.

Let the pan cool for a long time. Never throw water on the fire.

If the fire does not go out or you don’t feel comfortable sliding a lid over the pan, get everyone out of your home. Call the fire department from outside.

If you do have fire damage in your home or business, you will want to arrange for the experts at SERVPRO of Valdosta to respond after the fire.

SERVPRO of Valdosta specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage event.

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Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.

SERVPRO of Valdosta has been a trusted leader in the restoration industry since 2013. Providing 24-hour commercial and residential services in Fire Damage, Water damages, and storm response, we are a locally owned and operated business dedicated to serving our Valdosta and surrounding communities when disaster happens.

SERVPRO of Valdosta (229) 244-1466