{"id":503092,"date":"2021-09-15T13:45:08","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T17:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=503092"},"modified":"2021-09-20T23:18:56","modified_gmt":"2021-09-21T03:18:56","slug":"can-i-reuse-a-fire-blanket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-i-reuse-a-fire-blanket\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Reuse a Fire Blanket?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When a fire breaks out in your home, you have two choices. You can escape (which is usually the smarter option), or\u2013for smaller fires only\u2013try to tamp down the blaze. A fire blanket is one such tool that can control small fires. After using a fire blanket once, is it then reusable?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As a general rule, fire blankets should not be reused. Fire blankets are intended for one use only, then they should be disposed of. The reason is that the fire blanket cannot choke off oxygen to the fire as efficiently during a second or third use. The safest way to dispose of a fire blanket is to allow it to cool to room temperature and then remove it from the home.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/fire-blanket.jpeg\" alt=\"fire blanket\" class=\"wp-image-503214\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll talk about fire blankets in detail, including what they\u2019re designed for and why you shouldn\u2019t reuse yours. We\u2019ll also discuss how often to replace a fire blanket, so make sure you keep reading!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660dd8eb46839\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660dd8eb46839\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-i-reuse-a-fire-blanket\/#What_Is_a_Fire_Blanket\" title=\"What Is a Fire Blanket?&nbsp;\">What Is a Fire Blanket?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-i-reuse-a-fire-blanket\/#What_is_a_fire_blanket_used_for\" title=\"What is a fire blanket used for?\">What is a fire blanket used for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-i-reuse-a-fire-blanket\/#Can_I_Reuse_a_Fire_Blanket\" title=\"Can I Reuse a Fire Blanket?\">Can I Reuse a Fire Blanket?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-i-reuse-a-fire-blanket\/#How_to_Use_a_Fire_Blanket\" title=\"How to Use a Fire Blanket\">How to Use a Fire Blanket<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-i-reuse-a-fire-blanket\/#Can_I_Wash_a_Fire_Blanket\" title=\"Can I Wash a Fire Blanket?\">Can I Wash a Fire Blanket?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-i-reuse-a-fire-blanket\/#How_Often_Should_a_Fire_Blanket_Be_Replaced\" title=\"How Often Should a Fire Blanket Be Replaced?\">How Often Should a Fire Blanket Be Replaced?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-i-reuse-a-fire-blanket\/#Can_I_Use_a_Fire_Extinguisher_Instead_of_a_Fire_Blanket\" title=\"Can I Use a Fire Extinguisher Instead of a Fire Blanket?&nbsp;\">Can I Use a Fire Extinguisher Instead of a Fire Blanket?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Fire_Blanket\"><\/span><strong>What Is a Fire Blanket?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let\u2019s delve into fire blankets and what they are. A fire blanket is not like the blankets you have on your bed at home. Rather, these blankets come in a package or a box. They\u2019re made for emergency use to stop small house fires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire blankets are often made of fiberglass and even Kevlar in some instances. To use a fire blanket, you\u2019d step up to the fire and lay the blanket over top of the flames. By tossing the blanket, it could miss, and if it\u2019s not covering the whole fire, it won\u2019t be effective. We\u2019ll talk later about the proper usage of a fire blanket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p >No products found.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most fire blankets work in temperatures up to 900 degrees Fahrenheit. They\u2019re intended for Class F fires, which are those started by cooking oil or cooking fat mishaps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although back in the day, fire blankets were made with asbestos fibers, that\u2019s no longer the case, so you can feel safe using a fire blanket to combat a small household fire. Of course, should you not be comfortable getting close to a fire or if a fire is too large for one fire blanket to be effective, you should call emergency services immediately.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_fire_blanket_used_for\"><\/span><strong>What is a fire blanket used for?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire blankets have many uses. We discussed above how they\u2019re usually a suitable choice for slowing or stopping Class F fires. The reason this works is that a <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/does-fire-need-oxygen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fire needs oxygen<\/a> and heat. When you put a fire blanket on a fire, it can\u2019t get oxygen and thus can no longer spread.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some other fire blanket uses you could try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Enwrap yourself or a loved one in the fire blanket on your way out of your home during a fire, especially if the fire is quite severe or if you need to walk through a room that\u2019s ablaze.<\/li><li>Cover someone whose clothes are on fire with the fire blanket should they not be able to stop, drop, and roll (yes, that really does work!).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Reuse_a_Fire_Blanket\"><\/span><strong>Can I Reuse a Fire Blanket?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although you hope you\u2019ll never have to use your fire blanket even once, you\u2019re glad you have one on the premises. Let\u2019s say though, for the sake of example, that the worst happens and a <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-the-fire-department-break-into-my-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fire breaks out in your home<\/a>. The fire is small enough to contain with a fire blanket, so you use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you reuse that fire blanket again? No, you cannot. The areas of the blanket that contacted the fire will not be as effective in stopping oxygen from reaching the fire a second time. If you had a second fire and wanted to use a fire blanket for a third time, it would be as good as useless if it wasn\u2019t already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/can-i-reuse-a-fire-blanket.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-503218\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The only time you can use a fire blanket again is if you unfurled yours thinking you needed it but didn\u2019t end up having to put it on the fire. Once the fire blanket touches the flames, you cannot use it again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_a_Fire_Blanket\"><\/span><strong>How to Use a Fire Blanket<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve talked generally about how to use a fire blanket to this point, but now it\u2019s time to go into more detail. By presenting a list of steps to follow, it might be easier for you to remember if a disaster ever strikes and you need a fire blanket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are those steps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Open the Blanket<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mentioned earlier, most fire blankets come in packages or boxes. The latter will include a quick-release mechanism so you can easily access the blanket. With the blanket in hand, unfurl it all the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eyeball the size of the fire compared to the size of your fire blanket. If the fire is smaller than the blanket, then your fire blanket is applicable. That\u2019s also true if the fire is about the same size. However, for fires that are even slightly larger than the fire blanket, using the blanket is not a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Walk Towards the Fire<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold the unfurled blanket in both hands, keeping it at arm\u2019s length. The blanket shouldn\u2019t block your face or eyes, so carry it below your chin to maintain full visibility. Then, while moving slowly, approach the fire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Apply the Fire Blanket<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As we said before, you\u2019re not throwing the fire blanket, as the air can catch the blanket and cause it to land lopsided or even completely miss the fire. Instead, you want to cover the fire with concerted effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 4: Make Your Exit<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire blankets should remain in place for 30 to 60 minutes after applying. That\u2019s a long time to wait around while your home is actively burning. You should not remain in the room or even in the house after applying the fire blanket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Exit immediately. When you\u2019re in a safe space, contact emergency services. Once the fire department arrives, tell them that you put a fire blanket on the source of the fire.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s been at least 30 minutes, then the cooking fats or oils could have cooled. The fire shouldn\u2019t spread when the firefighters remove the fire blanket. However, if the cooking fats and oils needed 60 minutes to cool and it\u2019s only been about a half-hour, then taking off the blanket will reintroduce oxygen to the fire, allowing it to spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, by that point, firefighters are already on the premises, so they can combat the <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-much-does-fire-hose-weigh-hint-its-heavy\/\">fire with their hoses<\/a> and other professional equipment, hopefully saving your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Wash_a_Fire_Blanket\"><\/span><strong>Can I Wash a Fire Blanket?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you\u2019ve had your fire blanket for a long time. Although there hasn\u2019t been a fire in your home recently, you still worry about the efficacy of the old fire blanket should you have to use it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Could you wash your fire blanket? That depends on the manufacturer. For example, Flinn Scientific. Inc, one brand that makes fire blankets, claims you can indeed wash their fire blankets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do so, you\u2019d put one fire blanket in your washing machine at a time (assuming you have more than one blanket to wash). Use mild laundry detergent and cold water for washing. Flinn next says to lightly agitate the fire blanket in the washer at an elevated water level for two minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/can-i-wash-a-fire-blanket.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-503216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/can-i-wash-a-fire-blanket.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/can-i-wash-a-fire-blanket-300x240.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You could spin dry in one-minute increments or dry the fire blanket by hand. You want to first fold the blanket and then lay it on a drying line so that each half on the line is about the same size. This will keep the weight distribution even so the heavy fire blanket doesn\u2019t snap your drying line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might have to tug on the blanket a bit to get it back into shape while it\u2019s drying and immediately after. Before the blanket dries entirely, take it off the line and hang it so the side of the blanket that was on the line is now opposite. You should also shake the blanket a few times as it dries.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We want to reiterate that the above instructions only apply for Flinn Scientific Inc. fire blankets. If your blanket is produced by another company, we recommend contacting that company and asking whether you can wash and dry their fire blanket.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Often_Should_a_Fire_Blanket_Be_Replaced\"><\/span><strong>How Often Should a Fire Blanket Be Replaced?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Is washing a fire blanket even worth it? How long are they good for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, if you\u2019ve used your fire blanket, then it\u2019s only good until then, as we talked about. Yet if your fire blanket sits unused, then it\u2019s recommended by UK organization the Fire Industry Association or FIA in their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flinnsci.com\/api\/library\/Download\/aaf5aceef32046f79ba5a06117530444\">Code of Practice for the Commissioning and Maintenance of Fire Blankets Manufactured to BS EN 1869<\/a> that you replace your fire blanket seven years after it\u2019s commissioned.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the manufacturer of the fire blanket advises you to dispose of the blanket later than that or even earlier, then follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions over these recommendations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Use_a_Fire_Extinguisher_Instead_of_a_Fire_Blanket\"><\/span><strong>Can I Use a Fire Extinguisher Instead of a Fire Blanket?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s an alternative household firefighting tool that many homeowners keep on the premises, and that\u2019s a fire extinguisher. Is such equipment more effective than a fire blanket?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be, yes. Fire extinguishers are available in various classes that are commensurate to the types of fire classes. As we\u2019ve talked about throughout this guide, fires caused by cooking fats and cooking oils are Class F fires. If you had a Class F fire extinguisher, then you could put out the blaze without a fire blanket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some extinguishers are known as ABC classes, which can control three types of fires. Class A <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-dust-cause-a-fire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fires are caused<\/a> by combustibles such as plastics, cloth, wood, and paper. Class B fires are those started by flammable fluids, including grease, gas, and oil. A Class C fire is caused by <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-generators-cause-fires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">malfunctioning electrical equipment.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/woman-using-fire-extinguisher.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-503215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/woman-using-fire-extinguisher.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/woman-using-fire-extinguisher-300x240.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\u2019t use different types of fire extinguishers interchangeably. If yours is a Class C fire but all you have is a Class F extinguisher or vice-versa, then a fire blanket would be the better bet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your extinguisher is matched to the type of fire you\u2019re combatting, then you can put out the blaze faster and more safely with a fire extinguisher. Not only that, but there\u2019s no need to get as close to the fire as you\u2019d have to when using a fire blanket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Best of all, <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/do-fire-extinguishers-expire-surprisingly-yes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fire extinguishers<\/a> are reusable, the same of which cannot be said for fire blankets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, using an extinguisher is more complex. You have to remember the PASS acronym.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>P stands for pulling the pin of the fire extinguisher. A is for aiming the nozzle of the extinguisher towards the fire\u2019s base. S is for squeezing the extinguisher\u2019s handle and the second S denotes how you should sweep the extinguisher over the blaze to put it out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire extinguishers can be heavy and thus too unwieldy for some people, not to mention the discharge residue can leave your house a mess. Even still, at least your home would still be standing!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire blankets are single-use tools that smother the oxygen a fire needs to spread. Using a fire blanket can be scary since you need to get close to the fire and place the blanket just right. Otherwise, it\u2019s not effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire extinguishers are often the better choice, but they have a steeper learning curve and are heavier and thus more difficult to use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you should never feel like you have to put out a fire in your home. The best course of action is always to make a swift exit and call emergency services so a firefighter can be dispatched to your property. Stay safe!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><p >No products found.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a fire breaks out in your home, you have two choices. 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