What Are Fire Blankets?
Fire blankets are pieces of fire-resistant cloth or fabric that work by smothering certain types of fires at close range without causing harm to users or spreading the flames further. They are crucial for protecting assets and building occupants by controlling small-scale fires quickly and efficiently.
In the event of a fire emergency, fire blankets can be the difference between life and death. These versatile and effective tools are designed to tackle small fires, particularly those in class A, B, and F categories.
Fire blankets are designed to smother small fires and keep them from spreading further. In the attached video, our director Jeff Terry demonstrates the correct use of a fire blanket on a live fire.
To use a fire blanket, remove it from the storage bag by pulling it down and out with the black tabs that hang from the bottom, cover hands, arms, body and face and place blanket over the fire. Leave the fire blanket in place until the fire has been extinguished completely and the fuel (cooking oil) cools, ensuring gas or electricity is turned off.
If you would like to book a live fire training session for your team, please send an enquiry or call 1300 040 362.
