Parma Fire Department

Chief's Desk

Welcome to our web site. This site was developed and is maintained by Parma Firefighters. This is one more tool we utilize to inform and educate the public we serve. Please visit our site often to keep track of what’s happening with your fire department.
As Chief of the Parma Fire Department I would like to thank you for your continues support of our fire department. I say, “Our” department because the Parma Fire Department belongs to the people of Parma and the department exists to serve this community. We strive to proactively add value to our service in everything we do.

I do consider myself very fortunate to be a part of this department. The members of the Parma Fire Department have in the past and are now a group of professional and dedicated individuals. This is not a new concept. This department has always worked towards improving itself and helping the community.

View our GALLERY, where we hope to add new and interesting media of the activities and emergencies happening in our City.

Learn about out departments history. We'll cover each decade starting in the 1920's and profiling events that have shaped our department to the present

Turkey Deep Frying Safety Tips
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Deep-frying turkeys are considered unsafe and are not recommended unless strict guidelines are followed. The Underwriters Laboratories has refused to certify any turkey deep-frying equipment. If you are going to deep fry, follow manufactures recommendations. Here are some of the guidelines.

1.Propane heated models should never be used indoors, in a garage, under a pavilion, or on a wooden deck.
2.Electric models even though state they are safe indoors, should also be used outside and use an extension cord rated for the type of fryer being used.
3.Make sure the cooker is on a flat surface. Many units tip over easily and start a fire or cause serious burns and therefore children and pets should always be kept away.
4.Don’t overfill with oil. Overflowing oil may start a fire. Place the turkey in slowly to avoid splashing.
5.Never put a partially frozen or wet turkey in the fryer. Water and oil don’t mix.
6.Some fryers don’t have a thermostat and no fryer should ever be left
unattended. The oil may over heat and reach it’s flash point and ignite. Never heat oil over 375 degrees.
7.Wear long sleeve shirts, goggles, and have heavy-duty potholders or gloves near by.
8.Keep all-purpose fire extinguisher nearby.
9.Remember the oil stays hot for hours after cooking and should be treated as such.
10.If using peanut oil to cook, make sure no one is allergic to peanuts. They may have a reaction

The Parma Fire Department would like to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving!