Thanksgiving is just days away and the Kingsport fire department has some crucial safety tips: When cooking on the stovetop stay in the kitchen so that you can keep a close eye on your food.When cooking turkey, stay in your home and check on the turkey frequently.As the stove is hot, you should keep kids three feet away.Keep kids away from hot liquids and foods, splashes and steam could lead to serious burns.Make sure to keep knives out of the reach of children.