🦃 Thanksgiving Fire Safety from Stafford Volunteer Fire Department 🔥 As we all come together to celebrate Thanksgiving, your Stafford Volunteer Fire Department wants to help ensure your holiday is filled with joy—not emergencies

 
By Stafford Volunteer Fire Department
November 19, 2025
 

Thanksgiving remains one of the busiest days for home cooking fires, and a few simple steps can make all the difference.

Here are some quick safety reminders from your SVFD family:

🔥 Stay in the kitchen when you’re frying, boiling, or broiling. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of holiday fires.
🧯 Keep kids and pets 3 feet away from hot appliances and cooking areas.
🦃 Deep frying a turkey? Make sure it’s completely thawed and dry, and always fry outside, well away from your home, deck, or garage.
🔥 Keep flammables clear—that includes towels, packaging, utensils, and oven mitts around your stovetop.
🔔 Check your smoke alarms before the big cooking day.

From all of us at the Stafford Volunteer Fire Department, we wish you a warm, safe, and fire-free Thanksgiving. 🧡🚒
Stay alert, cook smart, and enjoy your holiday!