Fire blankets are designed to quell the flames of small fires which may occur in the home, caravan or garage. Consisting of two layers of woven glass fibre fabric, along with an inner layer of fire retardant film, fire blankets can withstand temperatures up to 500 degrees Celsius and are compact and easily stored.

The kitchen is one of the best settings to store fire blankets as this is where oils and fats are exposed to possible ignition. The blanket will effectively cut off the oxygen supply to a fire until other fire extinguishing equipment can be used to ensure it is completely out. Remember to store the fire blanket in a safe place in the kitchen but not too close to a stove.

Another scenario where a fire blanket can be a life-saver is in the dire situation of a person whose clothes have caught alight. Open the fire blanket and hold it in front of you to protect yourself from the flames. Cover the burning clothes as quickly as possible and ensure there are no gaps for oxygen to reach the fire. Then immediately seek medical assistance for the person.

Fire blankets come in a variety of sizes, are packaged in a quick-release PVC container and can be purchased at any fire safety equipment section of our online store click here

It is recommended that you read the instructions before use and because fire blankets are not designed for re-use, make sure they are disposed of after use and then replaced.