24/7 Emergency ServiceOur Top Tips For Grill Safety This Summer | SERVPRO of Reno Southwest
8/10/2023 (Permalink)
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Many of us take our meal preparations outside when the summer season rolls around. Who doesn’t love hosting family and friend BBQs when the sun is shining, school is out and a warm summer breeze is blowing through the Reno community? We certainly do!
While we love to grill up our favorite brats and burgers, we also know how important it is to take the job of grillmaster seriously. A single mishap or accident can lead to a serious fire situation in seconds. Read on as our SERVPRO® of Reno Southwest team explains more about grill safety and how to reduce your risk of a fire this summer.
Fire safety starts before you even light up your grill. First, you need to be sure the grill is set up completely outside and far away from any overhangs of your roof. You should also steer clear of your garage, even if you have the door open. Ventilation is crucial for your family’s safety, and your grill needs to be away from anything that could start on fire above the heat and smoke.
Additionally, it needs to be on level ground that is at least 10 feet away from your siding or flammable deck railing. A concrete pad or the center of your driveway is often a good place to set up! Try to keep kids and pets out of this barrier as well so no accidents or injuries occur.
Now it is time to inspect your equipment. Charcoal grills produce a lot of ash, so remove any ash buildup before starting a new fire and check the drum for dents or cracks. If you have a propane grill, check the connections and ensure the propane tank isn’t dented or leaking. A leaky gas tank is never a good thing.
Once your grill is hot and your food is sizzling, your main job is to stay nearby and man the flames. Stepping away for even a minute is all a wandering spark or grease bubble needs to pop and spread into a large fire. Stay close and have your hose ready to use at any point.
When your food is grilled to perfection, remove it from the grill and start shutting everything down. Close the vent covers on your charcoal grill and scatter the coals to help extinguish the fire faster, and remove the ashes and embers once they have cooled. All burners and propane tanks should be turned off and closed. Now go enjoy your meal with your family and friends! Once everyone has left and it is time to go inside for the night, take one more minute to check your grill to ensure everything is off and is cool to the touch.
We hope you have a fabulous rest of your summer in the Reno area, and incorporate some of these tips to help avoid a fire while you are enjoying your BBQs. However, remember that SERVPRO of Reno Southwest is always here to help if a fire gets out of control and you are left with home damage.
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