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Fire Blankets

Fire blankets are made out of fire-resistant fabric and are used to smother flames caused by cooking or clothing fires. They should be located in the kitchen away from the stove. Once used in a fire they should be replaced.

Instructions for Use of a Fire Blanket

• Pull the tabs to release the blanket;
• Shake it open and, holding the tabs, cover hands with the blanket ends;
• Place the blanket carefully over the vessel (eg frypan) to contain the fire;
• The source of heat (eg gas ring) should then be turned off and the fire blanket left in place until cool and the fire brigade called;
• Under no circumstances should the blanket be lifted until completely cool.

In the case of a clothing fire, the victim should be wrapped in the blanket and rolled on the ground.

Find the Your Home Fire Safety brochure in the Home Safety page of the Publications section.