Village of Mamaroneck, NY - What if a grease fire occurs?

Put a lid on it! - Carefully slide a lid over the pan to smother a grease fire.
Remember to turn off the heat.
Grab the baking soda. - Douse grease fires with baking soda.
Keep oven or microwave door shut if fire starts. - Turn off the heat. Opening the door will allow oxygen to feed the fire.
Use a fire extinguisher. - Always have an ABC type extinguisher on hand to put out a grease fire. Make sure it meets Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) standards.
Water and grease DON'T mix. - Never pour water on a grease fire. Water causes grease fires to spread.
Don't run with the pan. - Never carry a burning pan as it may spread the fire and cause injury to you or others.
Call the Fire Department - 911 - from a neighbor's house!