Fire Blanket - Safe Use Guide

Designed for fast access in an emergency. Please read and familiarise yourself before you need it.

Mounting the Fire Blanket

  • Install the fire blanket in an easily accessible and clearly visible location, ideally on a kitchen wall near the cooking area.
  • Never mount it directly above, behind, or immediately beside a stove, oven, grill, or fryer, where flames could block access.
  • Mount the pouch at eye level, so the pull-tabs can be reached quickly.
  • Choose a solid, stable wall surface suitable for fixings.
  • Use the ferruled mounting holes provided and select wall fixings appropriate for the wall type.
  • After installation, gently tug the pouch to ensure it remains firmly attached when the pull-tabs are pulled.
  • Keep the surrounding area clear of clutter and obstructions.

DO NOT mount the fire blanket:

  • Where you must reach over a flame or burner to access it
  • At floor level or above head height
  • Behind doors, inside cupboards, or behind decorative panels
  • On appliances (fridges, ovens, microwaves, etc.)
  • With any items hung on or around the pouch

Storage & Care

  • Do not store the blanket in drawers, cupboards, or enclosed spaces where access may be delayed.
  • Keep the pouch and surrounding wall clean and free from grease or dust.
  • Only remove the blanket from its pouch for training, inspection, or real emergencies.
  • Inspect periodically to ensure the pouch is intact and the pull-tabs are fully visible.

DO NOT

  • Store near open flames or heat sources
  • Store in plastic bags or additional coverings
  • Store behind curtains or fabrics
  • Store in damp or humid environments
  • Store outdoors, where mould or biological hazards may occur
  • Place heavy objects on the pouch
  • Modify, cut, or alter the pouch or mounting hardware

How to Use the Fire Blanket

  1. Call emergency services immediately.
  2. Pull the tabs sharply downward to release the blanket.
  3. Hold the tabs with your hands fully behind the fabric to protect them.
  4. Slowly approach the fire.
  5. Gently place the blanket over the flames to smother the fire.
  6. Ensure the blanket fully covers the burning item, cutting off oxygen.
  7. Turn off the heat source if it is safe to do so.
  8. Leave the blanket in place until fire services arrive.

DO NOT

  • Move the burning item
  • Touch, lift, or disturb the blanket once placed
  • Fan or push flames with the blanket
  • Hold the blanket by unprotected edges

General Warnings & Misuse Prevention

  • Do not use the fire blanket as protective clothing or as a shield to walk through fire.
  • Do not reuse the blanket after it has been exposed to fire — replace it immediately.
  • Do not wash, cut, or tamper with the blanket fabric.
  • Do not attempt to extinguish:
  • Fires that are too large to approach safely
  • Fires involving gas-fed flames or pressurised systems
  • Fires involving large electrical equipment
  • Do not use outdoors in strong wind, which may prevent effective placement.
  • Do not assume a fire blanket replaces emergency services - always call them.
  • Do not store or use near flammable chemicals, fuels, or explosive vapours.

Your safety matters

A fire blanket is designed to help you act quickly, but only when used correctly. Take a moment now to ensure yours is mounted properly and easy to reach.