In this episode of
Volusia Today, Volusia County Fire Chief Jo King and Division Chief Bill Whalen share essential holiday safety tips. We start with some holiday fun, discussing Christmas trees and favorite holiday meals, before diving into fire safety. Chief King offers advice on cooking hazards like turkey deep frying, ensuring smoke alarms are working, and how to handle kitchen fires, including grease fires. We also explore lithium-ion battery safety, highlighting the risks of overcharging and using incorrect chargers, plus the crucial step of never using water on a battery fire—always evacuate and call 911. Be sure to tune in for valuable tips that can help keep you and your family safe this holiday season!