Fire Blankets
Stay Safe in the Event of a Fire & Have a Fire Blanket Ready
While heat and fire are essential in our survival, sometimes that fire can get out of control. For example, you may use your stove or your oven everyday to prepare meals. However, it only takes a few seconds for flames to spark. A momentary lapse in focus, and flames can rise higher than anticipated. Those flames will start to catch everything around them on fire if they are not dealt with. You need something nearby that will allow you to put out the fire. That is where fire blankets come in.
A fire wrap blanket can be quickly thrown over a fire to prevent the flames from spreading and encompassing the rest of the room. Unlike regular blankets that would catch on fire, fire wrap blankets are specifically made from materials that resist and suppress the fire. By throwing a fire blanket over the area, you cut off the oxygen the fire needs to thrive. Without its source of oxygen, the fire will quickly die down.
Fire Blankets: Simple but Versatile
A fire blanket is designed specifically to extinguish fires as they begin. It works by cutting off the fire's supply of oxygen, which causes it to die down quickly. Fire blankets are typically made from woven fiberglass or other flame retardant materials which have then been treated to withstand high temperatures, allowing them to work effectively and safely when sealed closely to a solid surface surrounding the fire.
There are many different kinds of fire blankets to meet different needs and environments. There are residential, commercial, and industrial models that differ in size and weight because commercial and industrial fires tend to be larger and more substantial than residential fires. There are also specialized fire blankets that are designed for specific applications such as cars, large spaces, boats, and more. Emergency fire blankets are designed to be used on people; they can be used to smother fires on individuals or wrapped around people to protect them to escape from burning buildings. Choosing the right fire blanket requires careful consideration of the potential fire risks, the area of use, and the ease of application in an emergency situation.
It's important to keep in mind that fire blankets are excellent fire safety tools, but they are never substitutes for fire extinguishers or other fire suppression methods.
At Boatwright Distribution & Supply, Inc. we offer high-quality fire blankets to fit your needs. Reach out to us today for service in Raleigh, Jacksonville, and the surrounding areas of North Carolina!
Visit Us in Fayetteville or Raleigh, NC for Fire Wrap Blankets
When you want your property to be safe, make sure you rely on
Boatwright Distribution & Supply, Inc. for all your firestop materials. We carry a variety of fire blankets, plenum pipe wraps, collars, caulks, putty pads, and other materials that are essential in the onset of a fire. We welcome you to visit our Fayetteville or Raleigh, NC location. Our professionals are more than happy to help you find all the items you need to stay safe in a fire emergency.
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