Step 1: Pull the Quick-Release Tabs

Firmly grab the two black quick-release straps hanging from the bottom of the wall-mounted storage pouch and pull downward sharply. The blanket will slide out instantly.

Step 2: Protect Your Hands

Hold the blanket open in front of you. Roll the top corners of the blanket backward over your hands to shield your fingers and wrists from heat and flames.

Step 3: Gently Place Over the Flames

Gently drape the blanket completely over the burning pan or object. Do not throw the blanket, as throwing it can force oxygen under the blanket or splash burning grease outside the container.

Step 4: Turn Off the Heat Source

Immediately turn off the stove burner, gas line, or electrical supply once the blanket is in position.

Step 5: Leave in Place Until Cool

Leave the blanket over the container for at least 15 to 20 minutes until the heat has completely dissipated. Removing the blanket too early allows fresh oxygen to re-ignite hot grease.

How to Use a Fire Blanket on Burning Clothing

If a person’s clothing catches fire:

1. Pull the tabs to deploy the blanket.

2. Wrap the blanket tightly around the victim’s body.

3. Instruct them to Stop, Drop, and Roll on the floor until the flames are fully extinguished.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you reuse a fire blanket after extinguishing a fire?

Fire blankets are designed primarily for single-use fire emergency situations. Once exposed to severe flames or grease saturation, the blanket should be safely disposed of and replaced to ensure 100% fire resistance during future emergencies.

Where should a fire blanket be mounted in the kitchen?

Mount your fire blanket on a wall or inside a cabinet near an exit route, at least 3 to 5 feet away from the stove. Avoid mounting it directly above the stove burner, as high heat or flames could block you from reaching it during a fire.

Recommended Emergency Equipment

Keep high-quality, CE-certified suppression gear mounted in accessible locations:

• Kitchen & Cooking Protection: Mount a Flamerex Emergency Fire Blanket 2-Pack on the wall near your stove.

• Multipurpose Protection: Keep a Flamerex 2.5 lb ABC Fire Extinguisher near room exit paths.

• Early Warning: Install a Flamerex SMI100 Battery Smoke Alarm on every hallway ceiling.

For a broader overview of home safety, check out our Best Fire Blanket for Kitchen Buyer’s Guide and our Ultimate Home Fire Safety Checklist.