Dinamitek presents a guide to using fire blankets at home.

Fire blankets: everything you need to know with Dinamitek

Among the fire protection devices that are very useful both at home and in the workplace is the fire blanket . This is an active protection suitable only for certain types of fires.

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The premise is that, in the workplace, the use of fire blankets is permitted only to fire safety personnel because they have received appropriate training.

In a domestic setting, of course, you won't have an attendant, so this guide on proper use of the device comes in handy. Remember that it can be used up to 900 degrees, so it's best for small fires.

A fire blanket is a fiberglass sheet coated with a special silicone resin and is used to extinguish flames attacking small objects or to protect people during evacuation of premises while flames spread. It is also used if flames have attacked someone's clothing ; in this case, the fire blanket must be deployed as quickly as possible to limit injury to the person.

In general, the fire blanket replaces the fire extinguisher in special cases such as when burning flammable liquids in small containers, mineral oils and, as already mentioned, fabrics and human hair.

A fire blanket extinguishes flames by suffocation without harming the person or burning objects with other chemicals (powders, etc.). It involves enveloping the burning object, eliminating contact between the fuel and the oxidizer and extinguishing the flames. A fire without oxygen is a tamed fire.

It is therefore very important that the fire blanket be brought close to the fire without creating air vortices that would feed the flames . The blanket must be held tightly to the area and held there until it has completely cooled. It is completely normal to see smoke coming from the fire blanket. Since those handling the fire blanket must approach the fire, they should use the upper edges of the blanket to protect their hands and the blanket itself to insulate them from the flames. Ideally, before approaching the flames, they should put on appropriate PPE , such as fire-resistant gloves and face shields .

It's certainly an inexpensive product that doesn't require periodic maintenance and is reusable, making it a recommended safety device to keep handy at home. It should be replaced if damaged, torn, or blemished. Disposable models are available; carefully check the instructions for your fire blanket to determine whether or not you can reuse it.
To be truly useful, the fire blanket must be stored in an easily accessible place so that it can be used immediately.

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Fire blanket: Correct procedures for extinguishing fires at home with Dinamitek