How to Use a Fire Blanket?

Fire blankets are useful during fires. Fire blankets are non-flammable and can withstand a temperature up to 900F. They overpower small fires by restricting oxygen. Owing to its straightforwardness, a fire blanket may be more convenient for somebody who is inexpert with fire extinguishers.

Learn how to use a fire blanket in the event of a fire and guard your place.


1.Putting Out a Fire
Fire blankets are normally packed in small bags with two tabs hanging down. Drawing on the tabs will swiftly discharge the blanket, letting fast access in case of a fire emergency.

2.Protect your hands
Do not let any flame to injure your fingers. Put over the corners of the blanket over your palms to protect them. In addition, flame retardant gloves can deal with the state quickly provided you have a pair at that moment of time.

3.Place the blanket over the fire
Once your hands are protected with flame retardant gloves or the blanket itself, place the blanket over the flames. Do not try to toss the blanket from a distance even if you’re a basketball fan; rather put it down gradually. Commence from the inner sides of the flames and draw near.

4.Switch off any heat source
Heat sources such as an oven, stove burner, and space heater are some of the common reasons of household fires. If you find any of them is still switched on, then turn the heat source off. This will decline the sum of time it takes for the fire to smother.

5.Keep the blanket in place
Keep the blanket in the same place for a few more minutes to make sure the blanket has exhausted the fire source. This should not take more than 15 minutes. It will take some time for the blanket to cool down. Any attempt to hold it before that can burn your hand severely.

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How To Use Fire Extinguisher Safely in Case of a Fire Emergency?

Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher can help keep you safe in an emergency while you wait for the help to arrive.

The usage of fire extinguisher is simple, but in an emergency situation, for many people, simple can become complicated or confusing. This is why it is so important to, first of all, know where fire extinguishers are located in your building, and second of all, review its proper use so that if and when it is needed, it actually works.

A simple fire extinguisher training technique to use in any situation is the PASS method:

It requires just 4 easy steps, each represented by a letter in the word PASS:

P = Pull the pin or release any other locking device
A = Aim low, pointing the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire
S = Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent
S = Sweep from side to side at the base of the fire until it is extinguished

Pull the pin

Every fire extinguisher comes with a safety pin to prevent accidental discharge of the extinguishing media during handling. The fire extinguisher cannot discharge until this pin is removed.

Aim the hose at the base of the fire

From a safe distance, aim the hose where the fire is taking place. If you aim at the flames (which is frequently the temptation), the extinguishing agent will fly over the burning material and do no good. You want to hit the fuel where the chain reaction is taking place.

Squeeze the handle

Now the next step is to squeeze the top handle or lever of the fire extinguisher to discharge the extinguishing media.

Sweep

Sweep from side to side over the base of the fire until the fire completely out. This ensures that all of the burning areas are covered by the extinguishing media. Be cautious not to get close or to stand on the previously burning area. Once the fire is out, keep an eye on the area in case it re-ignites.

It is as simple as that Look at distinguished video on how to use a fire extinguisher.

Fire extinguishers are meant to handle only small fires. If a fire becomes too large or the environment becomes too dangerous, call the fire safety professionals.

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