Stand By Your Pan

Stand by Your Pan was produced as a response to figures which highlight the risks faced by those who get peckish after a few drinks.

Statistics show that one in every three fire deaths is drink related, and the majority of accidental domestic fires begin in the kitchen.

Kent Fire and Rescue's Head of Community Safety Stuart Skilton explains:

"Unfortunately, fire angels don't actually exist - if you're asleep and a fire breaks out, you're in serious trouble. Just a couple of breaths of fire smoke can be enough to knock you completely unconscious.

"Leaving cooking unattended is often a recipe for disaster, and if you've been drinking youre even more vulnerable. The old proverb 'a watched pot never boils' obviosuly isn't true, but keeping a close eye on your cooking really could save your life. Whether youve had a few drinks or not, our advice to cooks is quite simple - stand by your pan."

A common misconception about house fires...
If theres a fire in my home, the smoke will wake me up

... but in fact:
-It can take just two or three breaths for you to fall unconscious from smoke inhalation.
-The smell of smoke doesn't wake up you up. The poisonous gases produced by a fire numb the senses and put you into a deeper sleep
-A child can die from smoke inhalation in under a minute
-A household fire doubles in size every thirty seconds

Combine these elements with the effects of alcohol and the chances of escaping from the smoke and flames diminish significantly, explained Stuart: "Drink affects people mentally and physically, increasing their likelihood of having a fire and slowing their reaction times when one breaks out. Survival is dependent on early detection which means working smoke alarms."

Kent Fire and Rescue Service supplies and fits alarms free of charge, and also offers special detectors for those with hearing or sight impairment. If you live in Kent or Medway and would like a free Home Safety Visit, call 0800 923 7000.

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[VSparkes]

Excellent way of illustrating the consequences of leaving cooking unattended. We're using it as part of our Christmas Campaign in Derbyshire. Thanks Kent FRS (Derbyshire)

[kymberleykennedy]

Awesome

[TheDonburchiano]

I think the girl is pretty fit.

[muppetellegante]

I think its totally hilarious makes me laugh every time I watch it! The whole point of viral messaging is something you remember, this you remember, whether the actings perfect or not!

[C0rtexR0ck]

its not supposed to be perfect though?

getting a serious point over in a fun way > being a tard about details that dont matter!

[vegbloke]

mmmm...? should have used the real Tammy track and dubbed a 'p' over the 'm' in man, as it is the acting is rubbish and a good opportunity has been lost.

M Kermode.

[J4KEH4M]

bacon would not combust like that unless you use oil. but 80% of accidents happen in the home.

& this is a very good idea!

[dqueenk]

Absolutely ingenius, well done!

[MrJamieb77]

Like the sfx ...!