Avoid oil spillover fires- don’t overfill the pot. To avoid having too much oil, place the turkey in the pot, fill the pot to the manufacturer’s recommended level using water, remove the turkey, then measure or mark the level of the water- this will be the level of oil needed for frying. Finally, empty all water and dry thoroughly before adding oil.

Turn off the flame while lowering the turkey into the oil. Lower the turkey slowly so as to avoid splashing or excessive bubbling.

Fry outside and away from the house, or anything else. And, NEVER leave the fryer unattended. Wind can greatly affect fire and heat. Rain or snow can cause flash fires. Children, pets, or even unwary adults can tip the fryer with disastrous and deadly results. So NEVER put the fryer near a garage, porch, or deck.

Properly thaw the turkey before frying. Ice and hot oil react violently.

Keep a class B dry chemical extinguisher nearby- NEVER use water on a grease or oil fire. Most home fire extinguishers are multipurpose dry chemical extinguishers. These are suitable for most types of fires, including hot oil fires. To use the extinguisher remember PASS - Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the lever, and Sweep from side to side.