Safety Recommendations for General Grill Use

Always make sure that the grill is used in a safe place, where kids and pets won't touch or bump into it. Keep in mind that the grill will still be hot after you finish cooking, and anyone coming into contact with it could be burned.
If you use a grill lighter, make sure you don't leave it lying around where children can reach it. They will quickly learn how to use it.
Never leave the grill unattended, as this is generally when accidents happen.
Keep a fire extinguisher or garden hose nearby.
Ensure that the grill is completely cooled before moving it or placing it back in storage.
Ensure that the grill is only used on a flat surface that cannot burn, and well away from any shed, trees or shrubs.
Clean out the grease and other debris in the grill periodically. Be sure to look for rust or other signs of deterioration.
Don't wear loose clothing that might catch fire while you're cooking.
Use long-handled barbecue tools and flame-resistant oven mitts.
Keep alcoholic beverages away from the grill; they are flammable!

Facts & figures

In 2007-2011, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 8,800 home and outside fires. These 8,800 fires caused an annual average of 10 civilian deaths, 140 civilian injuries and $96 million in direct property damage.
More than one-quarter (27%) of the home structure fires involving grills started on a courtyard, terrace or patio, 29% started on an exterior balcony or open porch, and 6% started in the kitchen.
In almost half (43%) of the home outdoor fires in which grills were involved, half (51%) of the outside gas grills, and 29% of gas grill structure fires, the fire started when a flammable or combustible gas or liquid caught fire.

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Strafford Fire Protection District

4 weeks ago

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Beautiful!!

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www.facebook.com/MissouriSevereWeather/posts/1883571518561798HELP SPREAD THE WORD - SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK POSSIBLE SATURDAY: #MOwx
UPDATED: Friday, 26 May 2017

We've been talking about for a few days and all signs are pointing to a significant severe weather event across the state of Missouri on Saturday. Let's put some details out there.

A potent storm system is gathering strength and will impact the entire state of Missouri on Saturday. A complex of storms is expected to form over Nebraska late tonight and approach the state of Missouri. As that happens, a warm front will sit across roughly along the I-70 corridor through the day on Saturday. Two things look to happen Saturday across the area:

1. Isolated, but very severe supercell thunderstorms will develop in the "warm sector" of this weather system. Consider this to be the red or "moderate" risk area on the map. This area have a ton of atmospheric scene, extremely unstable air and will be the prime location for widespread severe weather. These storms will breakout through the early afternoon into the early evening. The potential for hail between 2-3" in diameter are possible (egg to baseball size). In addition, damaging winds and several tornadoes are possible (even likely)

2. Through the day, the aforementioned complex of storms in Nebraska from the overnight hours will move into northwest Missouri in the morning. This complex will gather strength and move across the state between 1-10 p.m. The primary threat with this complex will be damaging winds as high as 80 mph (and even high in some cases), large hail up to 2" and a few tornadoes.

Those are the details and while they are important, let's not get too bogged down in the colors on the severe weather outlook map and the exact time -- those will change. You NEED to be prepared for significant severe weather all day... for the supercell storms that develop during the afternoon and the complex of storms that moves through as well. Each will be very dangerous.

It is VITAL that you have a way to receive weather information AND a way to seek sufficient shelter when these storms move in. If you're going to be camping, boating, hiking or anything else outside, have a severe weather plan.

Please check back here on Facebook and on Twitter (@WeatherEbner) for updated later this evening and through the day on Saturday.

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Strafford Fire Protection District

4 weeks ago

Today Strafford took delivery of a Heavy Rescue unit to be stationed at Station1. This unit was a donation from the City of Springfield Fire Department. The rescue body was once Water Rescue 10 and the chassis was a reserve Engine. We would like to thank Springfield for the gracious donation. We will utilize this unit as a first out Rescue to better serve the citizens within our district. ... See MoreSee Less