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This document from the Long Hill Fire Marshal's Office addresses the potential hazards associated with using home turkey fryers, particularly during Thanksgiving and the Holidays. It outlines five key risks, including the fryer tipping over, oil spillage, splattering from partially frozen turkeys, overheating, and burns from hot surfaces. The document also provides several safety measures to prevent accidents and injuries, such as ensuring the fryer is on a level surface, using a thermometer to monitor oil temperature, and keeping children and pets at a safe distance.

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--- Document: Turkey Fryer Safety Document ---
LET’S TALK TURKEY…A Holiday Fire Safety Message from the Office of the Long Hill Fire Marshal: 
A potentially serious risk – and not just to turkeys – particularly during Thanksgiving and the Holidays is 
the use of home turkey fryers. There are at least 5 notable risks involved with frying a turkey: 
1.
Turkey fryers can easily tip over spilling hot oil across a large area. 
2.
An overfilled cooking pot will cause oil to spill over when the turkey is put inside. 
3.
A partially frozen turkey will cause hot oil to splatter when put in the pot. 
4.
Without thermostat controls, turkey fryers can overheat oil to the point of starting a fire. 
5.
The sides of the cooking pot, lid and pot handles can get dangerously hot. 
The good news (except for turkeys) is that there are a few simple measures that can be taken to prevent 
any accidents or injuries when using a turkey fryer to prepare the Holiday main course: 

Make sure your turkey fryer is on a sturdy, level surface and do not move it once it is in use. 

Make sure your turkey fryer is at least 10 feet from your home and not under roof eaves. 

Make sure your turkey is fully thawed without frost on it before you fry it. (USFA says 24 hours 
for every 4 to 5 pounds.) 

Consider using an electric or air fryer. 

If your turkey fryer does not have a thermostat, use a kitchen thermometer that attaches to the 
side of the pot. This will help you monitor the temperature of the oil. 

Test the amount of oil you need by filling your fryer with water. Place the turkey in the pot 
making sure the water covers the turkey by about ½ inch. Remove and dry turkey. Mark the 
water level. Dump water, dry the pot and fill with oil to the marked level. 

Always use protective oven mitts. Keep children and pets at least 3 feet from the turkey fryer. 
IF ALL ELSE FAILS, THERE’S ALWAYS MICROWAVABLE FROZEN TURKEY DINNERS (but don’t expect many left-overs)
         For more information or assistance regarding matters of fire safety, please contact: 
    Don Huber, Long Hill Fire Official at fireofficial@longhillnj.gov or by calling 908-657-8000 ext. 307