How To Use A Fire Blanket?

1. Turn off the heat source if it is safe to do so.
2. Pull the tapes to release the fire blanket from its box.
3. Hold the blanket in a shield position and, if possible, wrap the blanket around your hands for protection.
4. Place the fire blanket over the fire to smother the blaze.

The fire blanket is used to cut off the oxygen supply to the fire, thereby putting it out. The fire blanket must be sealed closely to a solid surface around the fire. Fire blankets usually have two pull down tails visible from outside the packaging.

Fire blankets

1. Keep fire blankets accessible in the kitchen and away from the stove.
2. Take hold of the two tabs and pull the blanket from its bag.
3. Hold the tabs towards yourself and protect your hands.
4. Walk slowly towards the fire and stretch out your arms in front of you.

If you are in a burning building, you can wrap yourself or others in the fire blanket, to safely pass through the flames.

Fire blankets are only suitable when the fire is small, or Class F fires. These are especially helpful for Class F fires. These fires are typically caused by cooking fat oils. These types of fires should not be doused with water and you should use a fire blanket to put it out.

Fire blankets should generally be disposed of after use. Small pan fires where oil or fat has caught fire and clothing fires. If the blanket does not completely cover the fire, it will not be able to extinguish the fire.

A fire blanket is essential in cutting off a fire’s oxygen supply. This will prevent the fire from spreading to other areas within a structure. However, certain fires may require the use of a fire extinguisher or blanket. The blankets are easily stored and do not require maintenance.

The kitchen is the most common place for oil or fat fires to occur. Install the fire blanket on the wall near or very close to a door leading out of the kitchen area. Do not locate the blanket beside the oven or stove top as you may not be able reach it in the event of a fire.

The jet from the extinguisher may force burning fat out of the pan and spread the fire. DO NOT use on chip pan fires. DO NOT use on chip pan fires or electrical fires. DO NOT use on oil, chip pan or electrical fires.

Alternatively, to use a fire blanket on a person whose clothes are on fire, wrap them in the blanket and have them stop, drop, and roll. However, even if the blanket quickly extinguishes the flames, have the person checked by a medical professional for burn damage.

How Do You Use a Fire Blanket? 1 Step 1: Release the Blanket. Most fire blankets come tightly folded in a package for convenient wall storage. These packages will have two tabs 2 Step 2: Hold the Blanket. 3 Step 3: Smother the Flame. 4 Step 4: Turn off the Heat Source. 5 Step 5: Seek Emergency Support.

Expect some smoke to run through the blanket. This is normal. It is not a sign the blanket itself is on fire or not working properly. Leave the blanket in place for at least 15 minutes. Leave the blanket at the heat source until flame is suffocated. This should take about 15 minutes.

Wrap someone whose clothes are burning in the fire blanket. If someone’s clothes are on fire, wrap him or her in a fire blanket. Once again, use the edges of the blanket to protect your own hands to prevent getting burned.