Eddy County Fire & Rescue

🦃 PLANNING TO DEEP FRY YOUR TURKEY? READ THIS FIRST! 🦃

A deep-fried turkey is a delicious tradition, but it requires extra caution to keep your home and loved ones safe. If you are firing up the fryer this Thursday, please follow these critical safety tips from Eddy County Fire & Rescue:

BEFORE YOU START

❄️ Thaw & Dry: Ensure the turkey is 100% thawed and completely dry. Ice or water mixing with hot oil can cause a dangerous explosion.

📍 Location Matters: Always use the fryer outdoors on a flat, stable surface at least 10 feet away from your home, garage, or wooden decks.

📏 Don't Overfill: Measure your oil level with water before heating (and dry the pot after!). Overfilling causes oil to spill over onto the burner.

DURING THE FRY

🔥 Turn It Off: Turn off the burner before slowly lowering the turkey into the oil.

🧤 Gear Up: Wear heat-resistant gloves, long sleeves, and safety glasses to protect against splatter.

👀 Stay Alert: NEVER leave the fryer unattended.

🚫 Kid & Pet Free Zone: Keep children and pets at a safe distance, even after cooking, as the oil remains hot for a long time.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

🧯 Be Prepared: Keep a fire extinguisher rated for grease fires nearby.
💧 NO WATER: If a fire starts, turn off the gas immediately. NEVER use water on a grease fire—it will spread the flames. Use your extinguisher or cover with a metal lid.

On behalf of Eddy County Fire & Rescue, from our family to your family, have a safe Thanksgiving and happy holidays!

🚨 WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨

Eddy County Fire & Rescue wants to thank everyone who entered for a chance to ride with us in the Christmas Light Parades! We were overwhelmed by the enthusiasm.

We are excited to announce the six lucky families selected to ride along with our personnel this holiday season!

🌟 Official Parade Winners 🌟

• Carlsbad: Polar Express (Nov 29th)
• Saig Morales
• Mary Maldonado

• Artesia: Retro Christmas Rewind (Dec 4th)
• Crystal Reed
• Kaydee Buckelew

• Loving: Frosty's Big Adventure (Dec 13th)
• Courtney Riddle
• Rosanne Navarrette Sam Porras

IMPORTANT: Instructions for Winners

Congratulations! To finalize your spot, we require two important actions:

• Contact Us Immediately: Please send us a direct private message on this page with your full contact information: Full Name, Phone Number, and Email Address.

• Arrival Time: All winners must plan to arrive at the designated staging area 30 minutes prior to the parade start time.

We look forward to sharing the holiday spirit with you!