Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention.

The Windsor Fire & Rescue Services encourages all residents to embrace the 2023 Fire Prevention Week theme.

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries in Canada. “Year after year, cooking remains the leading cause of home fires by far,” said Lorraine Carli, Vice President of outreach and advocacy at NFPA. “This tell us that there is still much work to do when it comes to educating the public about ways to stay safe when cooking.”

Here are some key cooking safety tips:

  • Watch what you heat. Always keep a close eye on what you are cooking. Set a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
  • Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. Always keep a lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner.
  • Have a “kid- and pet-free zone” of at least 3 feet (1 meter) around the stove or grill and anywhere else hot food or drink is prepared or carried.

Fire Prevention Week Activities

  • Fire Prevention Week at Devonshire Mall
  • Fire Prevention Week at Tecumseh Mall

Fire Prevention Resources