Make sure your stove is clean and free of grease build up. Keep flammables, such as towels and potholders away from the stove and oven. Turn pot handles away from the front of the stove so they won't be knocked off or pulled down. If you are called away from the kitchen during food preparation, turn all burners off. If you have a stove fire, put a lid on it, turn off the heat and let it cool.
Home heating causes many fires.
You should have your heating system checked annually by a qualified professional. If you use portable heaters, make sure they have at least three feet of clearance around them while in operation and always follow the manufacturer's instruction for their use. Make sure you have insured your safety at home by knowing what to do in case of a fire. It is important to know how to operate a fire extinguisher. If you have any doubts if you should use the extinguisher, don't.