VIDEO: Waterloo firefighters offer safety reminders when it comes to cooking for those who plan on deep-frying their turkey this Thanksgiving. The last thing anybody wants on Thanksgiving is a fire. Waterloo firefighters say it's not all uncommon. Waterloo firefighter Ty Graham offers safety reminders to prevent a fire when deep-frying your turkey: 1.Defrost your turkey. 2.Be mindful of where you're frying your turkey. "You want to make sure you do it outside, away from any standing structure," said Graham. "Away from even privacy fences. Don't do it out in front of your garage. Certainly don't do it in your garage. Don't do it in your house, or even a shed. You want to have it a minimum of 20 ft. away from any permanent structure."