London Fire Brigade, Firefighters Diary, Episode 2

[Yakunan666]

in my opinion, chips are better grilled or oven baked, which is much safer and healthier than using fat in a pan.

but if you do want to do it that way, I recommend a deep fat fryer with a thermostat over a potential dangerous chip pan.

[jacobmasta]

why have the fire brigade started to tell people not to put chip pan fires out with a cloth?

[LFBChampions]

The advice the London Fire Brigade gives is consistent with advice given nationally. It is based on national statistics which suggest that you are less likely to be injured by a chip pan/hot oil fire if you:

- Don't move the pan.

- Turn off the heat if it is safe to do so.

- Leave the kitchen, closing the door behind you.

- Get everyone out of the house.

- Call 999.

- Don't go back inside for any reason.

- Never try to put a hot fat fire out with water or a fire extinguisher.

[tommytryptamine]

need to add to that..... also anyone who cooks chips with oil in a pan should have a fire blanket.

if it's safe to turn the heat off, then a fire blanket placed over the pan, if safe to do, will stop it spreading and smother it the fire.

as for a fire extinguisher, I don't rate them well. except in the very early stages of a fire.

as fire spreads in seconds, a fire extinguisher of the right type is only any use if you know how to use it and it's within reach or very close by.

[LFBChampions]

Hi Tommytryptamine,

The London Fire Brigade recommends that you do not try to tackle a fire yourself because fire extinguishers and fire blankets can be dangerous if used incorrectly, its important that you are trained before using these items in your home.

If you have a fire in the kitchen, the advice we give is to: turn the heat off if you can, get everyone out of the house and call for the fire service.

[eddy1120]

his diary is best ever :D

[PoliceMadBen]

Which station is this?

[LFBChampions]

Hi, the diaries are filmed at Kensington Fire Station.