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Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia Encourages Turkey Safety this Thanksgiving

11/24/2025
CFO behind podium with turkey safety banner on it
 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –Today, Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia highlighted turkey safety tips ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, with more than three times the daily average for such incidents. Cooking causes half (52%) of all reported home fires.

Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said, “Don’t ruin your Thanksgiving holiday with a burnt turkey. Taking just a few steps to protect your home and your family can make the difference between a perfectly cooked turkey and a fire truck at your door. What’s the difference between a well-fried turkey and a badly fried one? One’s dinner and the other is a story your mother-in-law will tell every Thanksgiving for the next 20 years.” 
  

Important Thanksgiving Fire Safety Tips

1. Caution is key when frying a turkey. Set up the turkey fryer far away from
your home, and ensure that the ground is level.

2. The bird must be completely thawed before putting it into the fryer. Hot oil combined with ice or water is a significant fire hazard.

3. Never overfill a fryer. Oil can pour out of the pot and quickly start a
fire.

4. Keep children away while cooking. Hot surfaces, such as a stove or turkey
fryer, can cause serious injury. Steam and splashes can also be
dangerous if hot food or liquid is spilled.

5. Always have a fire extinguisher. Having a Class K (kitchen-type) or
a grease-rated extinguisher can prevent an accident from turning into a tragedy.

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Turkey Safety Demonstration

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About the CFO
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia serves as the state’s top financial watchdog, a member of the Florida Cabinet, and the head of the Florida Department of Financial Services. As CFO, he oversees billions of dollars in state funds and is committed to protecting taxpayer dollars, strengthening Florida’s fiscal health, and delivering essential services that support the state’s excellent economy. As State Fire Marshal, CFO Ingoglia also works every day to support Florida’s first responders as they risk their lives to serve and protect communities across the state.

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