Beckwith Township Fire Department

Holiday safety starts with SAFE FAMILIES IN THE KITCHEN.
Little hands (or paws!) and holiday heat don’t belong together - keep kids safe while you cook.
That’s why communities across Ontario are empowering adults to protect little ones.

Show kids how to stay one metre (three feet) away from stoves and ovens.
Explain why hot surfaces can cause burns.
Assign safe tasks like mixing or decorating. Supervise kids in the kitchen closely.
Turn pot handles inward when pots are on the stove so they can not be easily knocked or pulled off the stove.
Make sure electrical cords are not dangling from countertops, where they could be pulled by small children or pets.
Cool a burn by running cool water over the wound for 3 to 5 minutes. If the burn is severe, seek medical attention.

The holidays should leave warm memories - not lasting injuries.
Protect your loved ones. Protect your home. Let’s keep Ontario safe - together.
From every community across the province, let’s make this a fire-safe holiday season.