It’s Grilling Season!

So here are some Life Hacks to promote safety.

Completely shut a grill off before leaving it unattended.
Never leave a grill unattended.
Have a fire extinguisher nearby.
Grill in a well-vented area, especially if grilling with a charcoal grill, which gives off toxic and highly-flammable fumes.
Keep a safe distance between your grill and any structures, especially your home, garage, and/or deck.
Clean your grill after each grilling.
Regularly inspect your grill for mechanical problems.
Use the 10 to 5 rule while lighting a gas grill if the grill does not start within 10 seconds, turn off the gas, open the lid and wait 5 minutes before trying again.
In the event of a fire:

Call 9-1-1. Have bystanders clear the area by sending them to the road to flag down the fire fighters.
If safely possible, shut off the valve to a gas grill.
Use a fire extinguisher to contain the fire if it is still small. Use discretion when using water to put out a fire. Water can cause grease to spread, instead of quelling a fire.
Clear the area if the fire gets close to a propane tank.