When Should a Fire Blanket Be Used

A fire blanket may help avoid a cleanup effort and they are particularly useful for small cooking fires that are caught early. This piece of equipment could also be a life-saver for yourself, a family member, or a coworker if someone catches on fire or needs to evacuate near flames.

When would it be appropriate to use a fire blanket?

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.

When would it be appropriate to smother a fire with a fire blanket NHS?

Fire Blankets are used to smother chip pan, waste bin and deep fat fires. In addition, a fire blanket can also be used to wrap around the body of a person and smother the flames if their clothes are on fire. For use on Petrol, Oils, Spirits, and Flammable liquids.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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