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Jetzzz Jacuzzi for thawing my turkeys! #DFT2015

Posted on November 23, 2015 by rusnivek

I’m thawing my turkey now.

Wait, they don’t need the Jacuzzi bubbles?

I better take them out of the wrapper and move them inside in the tub.

By removing the shrink wrap, they should thaw faster right?

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

Who’s ready for Thanksgiving with @rusnivek?!?!?

Important tips:

If you drop a frozen solid turkey into the deep fryer, the water frozen in the turkey will react with the oil and cause a rapid reaction that will likely cause explosion.
The overflow and reaction will likely cause peanut oil overflow which can lead to a gigantic fireball when ignited by the open flame.
Peanut oil on your concrete is hard to clean. It will leave a massive smelly stain on your driveway.
Even a partially frozen turkey will retain the water/moisture and initiate the oil + water reaction with possible explosion and fire.

And here I am just thawing my turkey. Maybe I should call my insurance agent.

Reporting live from the bathroom…

@rusnivek

Gigantic fireball likely #DFT2015

Posted on November 23, 2015 by rusnivek

How big of a fire could it be?

Well, that escalated quickly.

Maybe I should wear all of my protective gear. Check out this professional. Shorts? No gloves? No problem!

Winner winner 3rd degree burns!!!!

What do the pros have to say? Here’s the NFPA’s fact sheet that says don’t do it.

Grrrrrrrrrreat – I’m gonna die.

Soooooooooo, here’s tonight’s prevention steps:

Thawing my frozen turkey tonight in my fridge.
Checking my fire extinguishers (yes, that’s plural)
Debate on using my talon hook or my halligan for rapid turkey extraction (I think I’m favoring the Talon hook bec it’s longer).

What’s the number for 9-1-1?

@rusnivek

Back up plan for disaster this Thursday #DFT2015

Posted on November 22, 2015 by rusnivek

So if you wanted to know, I’m a bit nervous for this deep fried turkey on Thursday.

Me? Worry?
#nervous indeed!

What’s the worst that could happen?!?!?!

A. Burn the house down?

B. Burn the neighbor’s house down?

C. Burn the entire block down?

D. All of the above.

Those of you that know my luck, I am sure that I stand a good chance of creating a gigantic mess this Thursday.

As a planner, I like to think I have some backup plans drawn up.

Here’s option-A

And here’s option-B.

Any questions?

In 5 days, I just hope I don’t explode with this turkey.

@rusnivek

My nemesis! #DFT2015

Posted on November 21, 2015 by rusnivek

In 6 days, I will tackle this guy.

I am a bit worried because I heard that tons of people burn their houses down every year deep frying a turkey.

#nervous

Where’s my fire extinguisher?!?!?

@rusnivek

Thank goodness, I did NOT burn my house down… #DFT2013

Posted on November 28, 2013 by rusnivek

Say hello to my little friend…

…his name is Deep Fried Turkey #DFT2013

Boom – SUCCESS!

Much to the dismay of my fellow Firefighters, Emergency Management Professionals, Paramedics, EMTs, and Police Officers – I didn’t burn my house down.

But it IS time to chow down with the family.

Hope these tweets and posts have helped you out in your turkey adventures today.

Remember:

Be safe and do NOT compromise for your safety.
Deep frying turkey is NO joke. This is serious business.
Make sure your fryer is at least 30 ft away from any house or structure.
Do NOT deep fry your turkey on your deck.
No kids outside.
Stay with your turkey fryer all the time. Do NOT go inside to warm up.
Have your cell phone ready and know how to call 9-1-1.
Have a fire extinguisher ready to go close by.
And of course, no adult beverages while cooking.

Note: For cleanup? I’m going to let the oil cool down for about 6 hours. And regardless if there is no fire, I’m still keeping my extinguisher on the ready.

Keep all of these safety tips handy as you finish your bird this joyous holiday season.

I have much to be thankful for…like you folks as well as my solid family and friends.

Enjoy your evening everyone!

@rusnivek