When to Use a Fire Blanket

21 Oct.,2024

 

When to Use a Fire Blanket

Fires need three things to burn: heat, fuel and oxygen. These three elements make up the fire triangle. Remove one, and a fire will go out.

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Fire blankets are designed to smother fires and deprive them of oxygen. They&#;re made of a fire-resistant material (fibreglass or nylon) that can be safely draped over a fire. When used correctly, this will contain the flames and, with enough time, extinguish the fire.

Fire blankets are intended for Class F fires, which involve burning oils and fats. Because of the extreme temperatures these fires reach, it&#;s unsafe to use a conventional water-based extinguisher on them.

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Water that comes into contact with the burning oil will almost instantly evaporate. This high-energy reaction risks spreading the burning oil or fat on the surrounding area and the person attempting to extinguish the fire. Carbon dioxide extinguishers carry a similar risk. While the CO2  won&#;t react violently with the fire, it won&#;t sufficiently cool it either. The force of the discharge will also spread the burning oil or fat.

Fire blankets don&#;t carry this risk. They can be used relatively safely to extinguish a Class F fire, provided it&#;s still small. Because fire blankets are also inexpensive and easy to use and maintain, they&#;re often placed in workplace or commercial kitchens.

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