Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Learn to protect your home and family from cooking fires and burns. Cooking Safety Tips • Cover a pan or grease fire with a lid and turn off the heat. Baking soda also works. • Don’t move a burning pan. • Don’t use water or a fire extinguisher on a grease fire. • Stand by your pan. Don’t

Do the chilly temperatures have you dreaming of cozy gatherings around a brightly lit fire? Whether your ideal winter retreat is in the warm glow of the family room fireplace or sitting by a fire under the stars, the Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department says safety should be your first priority. Follow these helpful tips to keep you and your family safe when you use fireplaces and wood stoves: