Fire blankets provide an addition piece of fire equipment which can be used to attack or extinguish small A & B class fires (rubbish and flammable liquids). They are ideal for oven top cooking oil and fat fires.
The fire blanket can also be used as a thermal barrier against radiant heat and to extinguish clothes that may be on fire.
Construction
Made from a woven fiberglass material and covered in a special fire retardant
Sizes
Comes in a range of sizes from approximately 1m square to 1.8 m square
Usage
Pull blanket out of the bag by the tabs
Hold onto the tabs, one in each hand (covering your hands with the top of the blanket) Hold blanket up and out from your body and move towards the fire
Gently place over the fire to seal off any oxygen, smothering the fire (do not throw blanket)
Service and signage
Each fire blanket should be inspected and serviced on a regular basis according to AS1851.1. Each blanket should be clearly signposted.
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