Public Education

Grilling social media posts

  • July is the peak month for grilling fires, followed by May, June & August. Stay safe: http://ow.ly/HyUG300fseO #FireFacts
  • In 2014, 16,600 patients went to emergency rooms because of injuries involving grills http://ow.ly/HyUG300fseO #FireFacts
  • Safety tip: grills should be placed well away from home/deck railings & out from under eaves &  branches http://ow.ly/kMfq300fumf
  • Read all of NFPA's grilling safety tips & download the free safety tip sheet:
    http://ow.ly/lrAl300fszr
  • In this @NFPA video, tips on staying safe when grilling your tasty meals are reviewed. Check it out: https://youtu.be/65RCHLNIKa8 #grilling
  • Want a simple test to check your gas grill for leaks? @NFPA has a great one:  https://youtu.be/mpDhUssEgP0 #grilling
  • Fire safety tip: Keep your grill clean by removing grease or fat buildup from grills & in trays below the grill http://ow.ly/kMfq300fumf
  • Share this infographic on grilling stats from @NFPA to inform your friends/family/neighbors: http://ow.ly/gDEi300fv5l
  • ESPN @SportsCenter anchor @HannahStormESPN urges others to learn from her accident & grill safely: http://ow.ly/cjH5300fvgs
  • When using portable grills (beach, park) away from home, follow @NFPA’s safety tips to reduce injury: http://ow.ly/KxnO300fCqK