Thanksgiving is just a week away. The Firemen's Association of the state of New York is providing some tips to stay safe this holiday.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than three times as many cooking fires happen on Thanksgiving Day compared to a normal day. The group says unattended cooking is the leading cause.

First and foremost, FASNY recommends a working smoke detector and having a fire extinguisher handy in the kitchen. If the plan is to deep fry that turkey, they say it should be done outside, and away from homes and buildings. 

"Make sure the turkey is completely thawed. When that frozen turkey hits the very hot oil, it literally explodes, and then that grease is flying every direction and catches the siding of a building on fire," said John D’Alessandro, the association secretary for Firemen's Association of the state of New York. 

Here are some other tips from FASNY and the National Fire Protection Agency:

• Remain in the kitchen while cooking. Whether you’re frying, grilling, baking, or broiling food, it’s always a good idea to supervise cooking directly.   
• Most cooking fires involve the stovetop, so keep anything that can catch fire away from it, and turn off the stove when you leave the kitchen, even if it’s for “just a second.” A second is all it takes for a house fire to start. 
• If you’re simmering, boiling, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly and use a timer to remind yourself that you’re cooking.
• For homes with children, have the kids remain outside the kitchen area while food is being prepared. Pets should also be kept out of the kitchen while cooking. The safest chef is an undistracted chef.
• Make sure your smoke detectors are functioning by pressing the “test” button. If needed, replace the batteries — and if not functioning after testing — install brand-new smoke alarms.