Fire blankets are made of fire-resistant materials. They are particularly useful for smothering fat pan fires or for wrapping around a person whose clothing is on fire. Fire blankets conforming to British Standards BSEN1869: 1997 are suitable for use in the home.
When you are looking to buy a fire blanket, please ensure that you look for items conforming to British Standards BSEN1869: 1997. These are adequate to be used in your home.
** Please Note ** We have seen some fire blankets listed on eBay, but not all of them have the mark listed above. The product needs to have the above for it to meet British Standards. If the vendor on eBay hasn’t indicated this, then you should contact them for proof.
Not all fire blankets can be used more than once. The box should indicate whether the fire blanket is for a single use or multi use.