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Cooking Safety: Stand by Your Pan

The Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council: Public Service Announcement (PSA)

For immediate release

The Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council and your local fire department request that you announce the following important message during your broadcast.

Voice Over Length: 30 seconds

Did you know that cooking is the number one cause of home fires in Ontario? Many of these fires start because pots and pans are left unattended on the stove. So next time you cook, your fire department encourages you to STAND BY YOUR PAN.

If you must leave the kitchen when you’re cooking, turn off the stove and remove the pot from the burner¾especially if you are using oil or high temperatures.

A cooking fire can start in a flash, so keep an eye on your fries and STAND BY YOUR PAN!

A message from the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and this station.


Voice Over Length: 10 seconds

Did you know that cooking is the number one cause of home fires in Ontario? Don’t leave your cooking unattended on the stove. The next time you cook, your fire department encourages you to STAND BY YOUR PAN!

A message from the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and this station.