Fire blankets are special blankets made of flame-retardant materials that will not burn. Fire blankets are used to put out small fires, or fires that are just starting to burn, to prevent oxygen from fueling the flames. Fires need oxygen to burn, so by cutting off the fire's air supply you can put it out. They are perfect for grease or electrical fires, which cannot be put out with water. Read these instructions to learn how to use a fire blanket correctly.

• Be sure the blanket you are using is specifically designed to be a fire blanket. Most regular blankets are made of flammable materials, and may catch fire themselves.
• Protect your hands when you are using a fire blanket. As you place a blanket over a fire, the flames can scorch your hands or arms. Roll up your sleeves so that they do not catch fire. Wrap the top corners or the top edge of the blanket around your hands to avoid being burned.
• Carefully drape the blanket over the fire. Be sure the blanket is covering the area from which the flames are coming and laying flush against the object you are trying to cover. Be sure no air is coming in from behind or beneath the blanket. If you have successfully cut off the air flow, within a few moments, the fire should be out.
• Allow the fire blanket to cool for 30 to 60 minutes before touching it. Do not touch any of the cinders or burnt objects beneath it, as they may still be hot. Be sure there is no smoldering or flames remaining. You can then shake it out, clean it and refold it for future use.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep fire-resistant gloves for added protection when you are using a fire-proof blanket. Keep them stashed with the blanket. Fire blankets are small and convenient. Keep one stashed in every room. If using a fire blanket on a human, instruct the person to lie down on the ground so it will be easier to cover him with it.
• Some old fire blankets are made of asbestos, which is a toxic material known to be carcinogenic. If you suspect your old fire blanket is made of asbestos, bag it and contact your county's sanitation department to find out how to dispose of hazardous waste. Do not attempt to put a fire blanket on a fire that's base is larger than the blanket. If the fire does not go out with the fire blanket, evacuate the building and call the fire department immediately. 

Water Gel Blanket 

Gel fire blankets extinguish flames on a victim, relieve pain, cool the burn and protect against airborne contamination. The gel is water soluble and can be easily rinsed off for further medical treatment. The blankets can also be used to put out fires and protect a rescuer from heat and flames. Water based gel technology that revolutionized emergency first aid for burns it cools burn injuries, dissipates the heat, and stops burns from progressing deeper into the skin, while also protecting the burn to help prevent infection. The gel used in Water jel Fire Blankets and Dressings is 96% water and is very slow to evaporate, so blankets and dressings remain moist and won\'t stick to burn injuries. And provide thermal (not evaporative) cooling of burns without the need for re-wetting.