Often asked: Can Fire Blankets Be Used On Electrical Fires?

An electrical fire describes any fire that involves any electrical equipment. When dealing with grease fire or electric fires you should always use a fire blanket. The blanket is made out of fire retardant material that can be thrown over a kitchen fire to smother the flames.

Is a fire blanket suitable for electrical fires?

As a fire blanket can be used to oil and grease fires as well as electric fires, they are ideal for use in garages where oil and gas spills may occur.

What fires can you use a fire blanket on?

Fire blankets are only suitable when the fire is small, or Class F fires. These are especially helpful for Class F fires. These fires are typically caused by cooking fat oils. These types of fires should not be doused with water and you should use a fire blanket to put it out.

When should you not use a fire blanket?

Don’t use a fire blanket if the fire is bigger than the blanket.

• Don’t use a fire blanket if you can see that it will not cover the fire.
• If it is possible and safe to do so, switch of the heat source.
• Leave the room, close the door and call the fire brigade.

What can you not use a fire blanket on?

They can not be used on fat fires and deep fat fryer fires, as their jet would spread the burning fat. They should also not be used in confined spaces (small kitchen or boat cabins), as the powder can easily be inhaled.

What is the best extinguishers to use on an electrical fire?

Carbon dioxide extinguishers (CO2) CO2 extinguishers are ideal for places with a lot of electrical equipment such as offices or server rooms because they are safe to use on fires involving electrical apparatus. Carbon dioxide extinguishers do not leave any residue, unlike a foam extinguisher.

How do you smother a fire with a blanket?

The first thing you must do (if possible) is to turn off the heat source, then stretch the blanket out so that it is large enough to cover the whole flame. Place the fire blanket over the burning pan to smother the flames, leaving it in place for at least a half hour to make sure that the fire is out.

What is the proper way to use a fire blanket?

How To Use A Fire Blanket?

1. Turn off the heat source if it is safe to do so.
2. Pull the tapes to release the fire blanket from its box.
3. Hold the blanket in a shield position and, if possible, wrap the blanket around your hands for protection.
4. Place the fire blanket over the fire to smother the blaze.

What can you do with a fire blanket?

Fire blankets help to extinguish small fires at their inception phase. They’re most effective for fires that are in a pot, pan or stove top. But, they’re also commonly used for out of control campfires and trash cans. The main time people use a fire blanket is when the blanket can deny oxygen to the fire.

Why are fire blankets not used in the OR?

Of importance, fire blankets should not be used in the operating room since they can concentrate both heat and oxygen on the patient, potentially worsening the fire. Use of a fire extinguisher is exceedingly rare, but all operating suites are required to maintain them for use.

Is a fire blanket a legal requirement?

There are no legal requirements to replace fire blankets within a given time-frame, however, the general rule is to replace fire blankets in line with the manufacturer’s guidelines.

Are fire blankets worth it?

Fire blankets are an especially good idea for kitchens and areas where vessels and containers might catch fire. And they are also worth considering if you have elderly or infirm people in your home or place of business—who may not be able to drop and roll to smother a fire on their person.