Firefighters Hosting Open House Events in Wrightstown, Upper Makefield

BUCKS COUNTY, PA ? Firefighters in Upper Makefield and Wrightstown will be raising fire prevention awareness at free open house events on Friday night.

This year?s Fire Prevention Month theme, ?Cooking Safety Starts With YOU. Pay Attention to Fire Prevention!? focuses on cooking safety and works to educate the public about simple but important steps they can take to help reduce the risk of fire when cooking at home.

On Friday night, Oct 13 from 6 to 9 p.m., the Lingohocken Fire Company will hold a Pizza and Prevention Night. The night will include pizza, Goodnoe Ice Cream, a meet and greet with police and firefighters, fire truck tours, fire safety information, giveaways, a live fire demonstration, and a chance for kids to use a fire hose.

Also on Friday night, Oct. 13 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. the Upper Makefield Fire Company invites the public to a fire prevention open house. Stop by the firehouse at 1221 Taylorsville Road in Washington Crossing, grab a snack, meet the firefighters, Upper Makefield Police, Newtown Ambulance and see the equipment, all while learning about emergency services and fire prevention.

Home cooking fire safety tips:

• Always keep a close eye on what you?re cooking. For foods with longer cook times, such as those that are simmering or baking, set a timer to monitor them carefully.
• Clear the cooking area of combustible items including anything that can burn such as dish towels, oven mitts, food packaging, and paper towels.
• Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. Keep a lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan and turn off the burner.
• Create a ?kid and pet free zone? of at least three feet (one meter) around the cooking area and anywhere else hot food or drink is prepared or carried.