Thanksgiving Is The Leading Day For Cooking Fires, With Over 1,600 Incidents Reported Nationwide Last Year. The Johnson City Fire Department Reminds Residents To Stay In The Kitchen While Cooking And To Keep Children Three Feet From Stoves. Check Your Smoke Alarms, Have A Fire Extinguisher Ready, And Be Cautious If Using Oil Turkey Fryers. Fire Chief David Bell Says Simple Precautions Can Keep The Holiday Safe And Enjoyable. In An Emergency, Call 911.