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Need help? Need help? How do I use a fire blanket? Top-Rated UK Approved Fire Blankets For Work, Home & Kitchens

Extinguish kitchen and clothing fires quickly and safely with UK certified and tested fire blankets. We stock a comprehensive range of BS EN 1869:1997 compliant fire blankets to help ensure your fire safety materials are robust and approved by experts.

While you should not use a Fire Blanket in the event of a large fire, they are highly effective in smothering and extinguishing small fires; kitchen and canteen fires, chip pan fires and those caused by fat, oil or grease especially.
Given their lightweight and convenient size, Fire Blankets are a low-maintenance piece of fire safety equipment for the home, camping or your vehicle.

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What is a Fire Blanket?

While a home Fire Extinguisher is one of the most conventional products for fire protection, an often overlooked but equally essential fire safety device is the Fire Blanket. Especially useful in smothering small fires, a fire blanket is designed to be used primarily in the home, communal living areas and workplace kitchens. They are manufactured from fire-retardant materials and designed for quick release from the packaging to allow for quick and safe use primarily in the kitchen and other cooking areas. However, safety professionals have found the benefit of regularly supplying them in commercial and industrial settings to extinguish small fires and maintain safety standards in warehouses, laboratories and office environments.

As with all Fire Safety Equipment, it is recommended to provide adequate fire training to employees, and show them how to use Fire Blankets effectively. Alongside this training we suggest posting fire safety signage in the same vicinity as the Fire Blankets, clearly signalling where employees can quickly locate them in the case of a fire breaking out. We provide Custom Fire Equipment Signs so you can be sure that no matter what type of fire equipment you make available, there will be adequate information displayed to aid in its utilisation during an emergency.

We have a range of Fire Blankets to choose from. Our Classic Fire Blanket is a product built to last for years in the workplace or home. The bottom of the casing uses a hinged lid to release the blanket quickly in the event of a fire. The case has a moulded keyhole in the rear for easy accessibility when hung at key points in the home, kitchen or office.
One of the most popular and trusted brands that supply fire safety equipment is FireChief. FireChief offers a large selection of rigid case and soft pack fire blankets ideal for home, office and kitchen fire protection.

All of our fire blankets are manufactured from an uncoated glass cloth using a soft, yet durable till weave. They also come with a five-year warranty, making them a great long-term investment reducing your worries about small fire outbreaks in the home or at work.

Our Flat Pack Fire Blankets are ideal if you are in need of a fire safety solution but have a low amount of storage space available. Each blanket comes in a PVC package with a moulded keyhole for hanging next to a door or cabinet, and is perfect for a small kitchen or office space. These blankets are available in a range of sizes to suit your needs on a case by case basis.

Our Classic Fire Blanket & Sign Kits are perfect for large workplaces, such as a restaurant kitchen or school. Each kit contains a fire blanket and a sign which demonstrates how you should deploy the blanket and extinguish fires safely. The Instructional Fire Blanket Sign is a rigid sign with clear informational panels designed to help your employees understand what to do in the event of a fire. The kit also contains a sign to indicate the blanket is missing from its proper location and needs to be returned or replaced. With large lettering, this sign makes clear when the fire blanket is missing or has been moved from its conventional location. You also have the option between a sign made from self-adhesive vinyl or a durable rigid plastic.

We also supply a range of fire blanket signage, providing a great way to resolve a quickly addressable issue by signalling where your fire blanket is situated. The range of signs available are supplied in bright, bold colours using the highly recognisable fire blanket symbol to indicate at a quick glance the location of your fire blanket.
These signs are supplied in a range of sizes and materials to ensure you have access to a wide product selection suited to a variety of needs. This includes the Nite-Glo Photoluminescent Fire Blanket Sign, making a sign visible through smoke, low light and in the dark.

FAQ

How to use a fire blanket

The below chart shows the three step technique for properly using a fire blanket to smother and put out fires:

Red three-step panels on how to use a fire blanket and extinguish fires

How does a fire blanket work?

A fire blanket is made from a combination of fire-resistant materials - often incorporating woven glass fibre fabric and an inner layer of fire-retardant film. When covering a fire, the fire blanket smothers the flames and cuts off the supply of oxygen needed for it to burn and spread further. They can therefore be used as an effective extinguisher of kitchen and pan fires, and are invaluable in quickly smothering clothing fires and mitigating the risk of serious burns and injuries.

What is the difference between a fire blanket and a fire extinguisher?

A fire blanket is designed to be an affordable, low maintenance solution for extinguishing oil, kitchen and clothing fires. An extinguisher however is suited to large fires and, depending on the type of extinguisher, they can release chemicals to put out flames and require clean-up once used. This is in contrast to a fire blanket, which smothers smoke or flames, cutting off oxygen at the source of the fire.
While you may have the option to replace or recharge an extinguisher, you must always replace a fire blanket after use to ensure the best standards of protection in an instance where you may need one in the future.

A fire blanket is designed to extinguish oil, pan and kitchen fires. If you are planning on increasing kitchen fire protection, you will need a Wet Chemical Fire Extinguisher to combat this type of outbreak. Please note that it is not recommended to use water or dry powder extinguishers in the event of a fire as they are significantly less effective at putting out this type of fire.

How many fire blankets do I need?

We advise carrying out a thorough risk assessment once a year to ascertain which types of fire safety equipment you need, including the number of fire blankets and fire extinguishers required in the workplace. Whether this is replacing any expired or used fire blankets, or simply adding more to maintain stock in line with the current safety regulations, it is important to have these assessments to be aware of the fire protection supplies on site.

As a general rule, we recommend having at least one fire blanket in any room with a significant risk of fire, or where highly flammable materials are located such as a kitchen, worksite or laboratory environment. For example, fire blankets are a great tool to extinguish flames in environments with welders, grinders, open flames or anywhere large electrical items or batteries are being charged.

When considering fire safety policies, from planning fire escape routes to choosing a fire blanket, UK regulations can be found under fire safety law and guidance documents for business on the government website.

Where should I store my fire blanket?

Your fire blanket should be located in or near the kitchen or office and in an easily accessible spot such as next to a door or storage cabinets. This also means making sure the fire blanket is stored away from any fire hazards of where a potential fire could prevent you from gaining access to the fire blanket.
We recommend fixing the fire blanket to a wall or cabinets, in clear view near the entrance or door to the kitchen, and that you make sure as many people on-site are aware of where the fire blanket is located.

Should my staff be trained in fire blanket use?

A piece of fire safety equipment is only effective if people know how and when to use it. It is important that staff are trained in the proper handling of fire blankets and extinguishers as part of your fire safety protocols. At the very least, all staff should know exactly where fire blankets are stored and that fire blankets are intended to stop small kitchen and clothing fires from spreading. It is most important for employees in an office or worksite with an increased risk of fire to understand exactly how and when to deploy a fire blanket in the event of a fire.

What regulations cover fire blankets?

In the UK, fire blankets should comply with the BS EN 1869:1997 safety rating, and should feature a BSI Kitemark. You can find this checkmark on the Seton range of fire safety products including FireChief fire blankets.
Fire blankets may also feature a BAFE mark. BAFE is an independent register of quality fire service providers, and can also provide you with an independent fire safety risk assessment.

Your business may also be required to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This order outlines that “Where appropriate, equipping the building with fire fighting equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers and/or fire suppression and extinguishing systems) and fire detectors and fire alarms. - The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Part 2, Article 13”. This covers the requirement for fire blankets in non-domestic premises where reasonably required.

How often should fire blankets be replaced?

While there is no standard legal requirement for replacing fire blankets, there will generally be a manufacturer’s recommendation that they should be replaced after a certain amount of time — often after around five to seven years. All fire safety equipment should however be regularly checked to ensure that it is still fit for purpose as per The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Part 2, Article 17”: “Ensuring any provisions or systems in place “are subject to a suitable system of maintenance and are maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair.”.

How much do fire blankets cost?

Here at Seton we have a wide range of fire blankets, fire safety equipment, alarms and signage from leading manufacturers like FireChief, designed to suit any budget.
If you have any questions about fire safety in your workplace, please call us and ask one of our friendly experts for advice on which products will suit your work environment.

What are the best fire blankets for my business?

This will depend on a range of factors, but here are a few of our popular fire blankets and fire blanket kits:

  • Classic Fire Blankets — These classic fire blankets are high quality and affordable. Available in a range of sizes, in a rigid storage case with instructions for use on the front, these conventional fire blankets are made from uncoated glass cloth in a soft twill weave and are highly effective at putting out small, localised flames.
  • Fire Blanket Kits — These kits come with a self-adhesive vinyl sign that shows how to deploy fire blankets safely in the workplace. You can choose between a flat pack blanket stored in a bag or one in a hard plastic case.
  • Reception Area Fire Safety Bundle Kit — This fire safety kit includes a fire blanket, extinguishers, a fire safety logbook, and a range of first aid supplies.
  • We also supply other area-specific kits. For offices, we have an Office Fire Safety Bundle Kit. With multiple extinguishers and associated signage, including water and CO2, fire warden apparel and a first aid kit for quick response to any injuries, this is one of the most comprehensive fire safety kits available.

What are the best fire blankets for my home?

While a fire blanket is more commonly found in an office, it is worth having one to hand in your house, shared accommodation or anywhere with a domestic kitchen:

  • Flat Pack Fire Blankets — These fire blankets are kept in a soft case, designed for quick release and easy deployment. Using the grommets on the casing, they can be hung by the door, cabinets or entryway to ensure you can reach them and control the spread of kitchen fires quickly and effectively.
  • If you require fire blankets for kitchens, we have a Kitchen Fire Safety Bundle Kit. With water and CO2 extinguishers and associated signage, this kit is suited to a larger home kitchen or even catering and commercial kitchens. This bundle also comes with an alarm, fire warden apparel and a first aid kit for quick response to any injuries, making this one of the most comprehensive fire safety kits available.