A Guide to Fire Blankets

What is a fire blanket?

A fire blanket is a sheet of woven fire-resistant material designed to extinguish small fires. Fire blankets are usually made from woven fibreglass and work by smothering the fire and cutting off its oxygen supply. Fire blankets are stored in a wall-mounted case or pouch for quick access in a fire emergency.

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What is a fire blanket used for?

Fire blankets are usually used for putting out small fires in or around the kitchen and are particularly useful for Class F fires involving cooking oils. They can also be used for waste bin fires and to extinguish clothing fires. Fire blankets are suitable for use in the home, commercial and public environments.

Where should you put a fire blanket?

Fire blankets should be located in or near a kitchen but not too close to the fire hazard, as a fire may prevent you accessing the fire blanket. They are best fixed to the wall in an easily identifiable location. Fire blankets should be installed as an additional precaution alongside an appropriate fire extinguisher.

Businesses and organisations should install fire blankets on a wall with the appropriate fire blanket signage.

Which fire blanket do I need?

There are 3 sizes of fire blanket (1 x 1m, 1.2 x 1.2m, 1.2 x 1.8m). You should consider the potential size of the fire as the fire blanket needs to cover the entire fire in order to smother and extinguish it. The smallest size may be more suited to baking tray or frying pan fires at home, whereas a larger size may be required for commercial kitchens, workshop or clothing fires.

How to use a fire blanket

To use a fire blanket, turn off the heat source if possible. Pull the tapes downwards to release the fire blanket from its container. Wrap the corners of the blanket around your hands to protect them from the fire and place the blanket over the object that is on fire. Leave the blanket in place until the fire is out and the object is cool. Read more about how to use a fire blanket.

Do fire blankets have to serviced?

In a business or public setting, fire blankets should be commissioned when they are first installed and serviced annually to check they are well maintained. The fire blanket should be visually inspected to make sure it is not damaged or worn and is clean. The blanket must be replaced in the container according to the manufacturers instructions in order that it can be swiftly deployed if needed.

How long do fire blankets last?

There is no set time that a fire blanket can be used for although it is usual to replace a fire blanket every 7 years from the date of purchase. You should refer to the manufacturers guidelines for when to replace the blanket. If the fire blanket is damaged or used to put out a fire it should be replaced immediately.

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What are the British Standards for fire blankets?

Fire blankets should be tested to meet the current standard BS EN :. Purchasing a fire blanket that is kitemarked with the British Standards Kitemark ensures that this standard is being met. Fire blankets that are just CE marked may not have been tested to the British Standards. All Safelincs fire blankets carry the British Standards Kitemark.

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Having a fire blanket in the kitchen gives you a quick, easy, effective and clean method of tackling a small fire either at home or at work. With it installed on the wall, everyone will know where to immediately find it and can be using it in seconds.

Ideal for pan fires, with this placed over the flames, it will quickly starve the flames of oxygen and cause the fire to extinguish thanks to the glass fibre fabric with a fire resistant coating. When left covered, the pan will soon cool to a safe temperature so you can handle it.

Pan fires are one of the most common which occur in the kitchen, and if you were to pour water over it, you could inadvertently cause the fire to spread. A fire blanket is a much safer option.

But fire blankets can be used to protect individuals from fire. Wrapping one around yourself will give you some protection from flames as you exit a burning room. Or, if your clothes are on fire, you can use a fire blanket in addition to the stop, drop, and roll method.

Before attempting to use a fire blanket to extinguish a fire, first make sure the blanket is big enough to tackle the size of the fire and ensure you can still make an exit if it doesn&#;t work.

How To Use A Fire Blanket

1. Turn off the stove or other source of heat, if it is safe to do so, and do not attempt to move the pan.
2. Pull the fire blanket out from the container or pouch by the tabs, and ensure it is fully stretched out.
3. Holding the blanket at arm&#;s length, with it wrapped around your hands and shielding yourself with it, place the fire blanket gently over the pan or container, covering it completely.
4. Leave the fire blanket for around 30 minutes to allow it to cool and avoid re-ignition.

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