This is a very informative video - clear and concise. The hand-positioning was extremely helpful to see in your demonstration as was the information to "not throw" the blanket. Additionally, have a fire extinguisher. I will be gifting family members with fire blankets and recommend they watch this video. Thank you.
finally someone with common sense using these! everyone else reviewing these remind me of those infomercials where you have incompetent ppl trying to use a mop
You make a great point about common sense. I've read reviews of fire blankets where people bash the product, saying they rubbed it with their hands, and received fiberglass spinters. A person with common sense would ask "why the hell are you rubbing it with your hands?" or "did you expect it to feel like silk?" It's to save your life and property, not to cuddle with, jackases. I agree with your point-- nice, common sense demo.
Excellent instructional video. I particularly liked how you showed to hold the blanket with your fingers on the other side & not to throw it. Thank you.
Holy cow, what a great idea. Between my kitchen stove inside the house and my BBQ outside the house I have a fire extinguisher and a Costco sized bag of baking soda. Now I also have a fire blanket. Awesome video.
Excellent, informative video with great demonstrations. I also appreciate the balanced recommendation that it doesn't replace a fire extinguisher but is a useful addition! Thank you!
Never ever lift the fire blanket like you showed at 2.20 !!!. If the temperature is still above the ignition point you will be surprised by a flame coming towards you because you lifted it the wrong way. Always open it from the opposite site !
I really want you to be proud of yourself. genuinely, i knew these existed but ive never seen it demonstrated and i think you were extremely informative. convinced me to grab a couple!
Good job on the demonstration and common sense usage tips. You covered it quite well. Hopefully folks get to see this kind of informative review before they have to use one of these in a crucial situation.
A lot of movies will tell you to wet a blanket and throw it over you before running through a fire. That couldn’t be more false. The water would act as a conduction material for the heat to be transferred to the water in your skin. Steam will burn you three times faster than actual flame. If you wet a blanket and threw it over you before you ran through fire, your skin would boil and you would receive the third- 0:39 degree burns. however, if you had a dry blanket and ran through a fire, you could allow the blanket itself to catch fire as long as it wasn’t plastic blanket or nylon. The blanket would catch fire and then when you got to the other side of the flame, you could just throw away the flaming blanket. Don’t forget to pass it on. Each one teach one.
Well done, sir. I have both a blanket and a fire extinguisher in or handy to my kitchen. The fire blanket is cheap and has ZERO cleanup cost or issues. The extinguisher (I am trained in using them) is more effective, and more expensive, and has a cleanup-up cost associated with it. Sometimes small cleanup expense, sometimes much larger cost. So, blanket first, then get the extinguisher!
The proper hand position is visible on the picture of the fire blanket's bag, but in an emergency situation I doubt that level of detail will be noticed. Good on you for emphasizing that aspect of usage. I'll be adding a fire blanket to my kitchen (just need to figure out where to store it. Probably the opposite wall to the stove, don't think it would be a good idea to have to reach across the fire to get the blanket, and my kitchen is small enough that the opposite wall is only a couple steps away.
@@weeepsalotts723 Not just that, but if you put it next to the stove, there's more of a risk of being burned trying to retrieve the blanket for use, as well as needing to then step far enough away to unfold the blanket before using it.
I keep a fire blanket in my car just in case we find someone trapped in a Tesla. Not to put it out, but to help protect us and the person long enough to get them out.
Excellent video. It's one of the few that accurately shows the pros and cons. And of course, how to use it correctly. I also love the whimsical language: 1:52 "Oh CRAP! ... Luckily we have our nice NIFTY fire blanket!" I just bought 4 fire blankets on sale (only $6 for 2 with free shipping on Amazon). Since I only need 3, I'll sacrifice one of them on experimentation. A warning though: there may be more loose fiberglass fibers in the blanket so be careful. Anyway, thanks for the video.
As for *re-using* a fire blanket, I might keep it as an *EXTRA* fire blanket for some area that doesn't have one. What I *WOULDN'T* do is throw it in the laundry. I suspect that fiberglass fibers might wind up in your washer or dryer and get into your clothing, bedding, etc. And anyone that has worked with fiberglass knows how *ITCHY* that can be.
Good demo though the only problem is that when you talk about lifting up the blanket (2:25), it could re-ignite, which it could if there were still a flame and you've just re-introduced a lot of air. The problem is that you opened up the blanket facing you so if there was a flare up, you're directing it right in your face.
Very informative, educational and unbias video. It helped me in my decision to purchase the product while keeping my fire distinguisher for larger area starter fire.
I’m in fire protection trades. Four years ago, my neighbor had a kitchen fire that burned out their place and most of mine. Wish people knew how to handle kitchen fires. I too have a blanket and a class K in the kitchen.
Also, you can often times just put a lid on the pot, if you have an appropriately sized one, although I don't know if glass lids, with that hole, do a sufficient job of snuffing out the flames.
I've got a wood stove in the basement. Would it work on that if the fire got out of control??? I'd open the door (of course) and try to cover the fire with the blanket.
Probably not. That would be a class A fire. This blanket is only designed for flammable liquid fires that can be easily fully contained. I’d recommend a water bucket honestly or a regular fire extinguisher
I was able to put out a stove top kitchen fire with this blanket! I am forever grateful that my husband bought 2 and left one in the kitchen. Never thought I would have to use it but when I needed it, it worked. Do not throw the blanket on the fire. You must place it over the fire and make sure the sides are not sticking up, letting air in. This blanket gave me time to get the fire extinguisher, just in case.
Thanks for the demonstrations and explanations. I appreciate your explanation for how and why you demonstrated the way you do. For example, grabbing the black straps and shielding your hands from the fire. Also, making sure you securely place the blanket and not just toss it as this could create an even greater issue. In addition, I didn't know that the directions mentioned about the single use. According to the advertisement, they said you could use the blanket multiple times if there's only the ash smudge.
It probably can be used multiple times, but nobody wants to be on the hook for any possible issues that might cause. Also, it means people will buy another blanket. With that said, I recommend you get a new blanket and dispose of the used ones, because I don't want to be on the hook for any possible issues that might cause. I will not not practice what I preach.
Good advice on the video. Also, just a note to the publisher, from 50 seconds in, until 1:10 that part is repeated at the end. Just something to note for future videos. Thank you for the blanket info though.
Thank you F A DUDE for posting this, I'm 91 and a few scary "leaving the eye on under the skillet" have happened to me lately, NO fires, I will be gettng a kitchen blanket and small fire ext.( slight problem with my hand grip) please tell me a brand to get for both of these items. Thank you.
I’m glad you found this video helpful. The “preparedhero” brand is pretty popular, but they all pretty much function the same. They’re all just a fiberglass blanket.
You probably *can* use it more than once, but as you said, for safety reasons it is probably best to just get a new one. Personally though, I'd keep the old one for just in case. Like if there is a big fire and one blanket just doesn't cut the cheese. Two might help, and in that case, the slightly damaged one going on top, or on the side, etc; should be fine.
We stored trays in the oven one of the cats turned it on trying to get something left on the stovetop and made the interior of the oven ignite, luckily we had a fire extinguisher so we learned how being prepared paid off by not suffering damage to the house.
I keep a XXL one hung in my bedroom closet on a second floor with easy access. The only way out is down the stairs, or jump out a 2 story window as last resort, and it is there in case I have a fire overnight. Wrap it around you if you have to make your way through the fire area to get out. Perfect? No, but much better than nothing at all. It is rated as single use only so they don't get sued by people who try and use it multiple times. You *could* if you inspect it properly, but we all know litigation in the US is crazy.
Just curious... have you tried re-using one? Might be good to know if they DO work more than once in case you want to keep more than one around the house.
@FireAlarmDude5967 you're partially correct in stating that fire extinguishers will always work however @3:11 you're showing the participant in the video utilizing a certain type of extinguisher (which appears to be water). Everyone should keep in mind that not all extinguishers are rated for all fires. Utilizing a water type or water-based extinguisher on a kitchen grease fire is only going to worsen the situation...not even gonna mention an Class C electrical fire. great video though...just thought i'd mention the extinguisher types.
Most pots & pans come with a lid that fits perfectly, put it on top of the burning pan - turn off heat supply...fire goes out. Most bbq grills com with an attached lid, close the lid -turn off gas...fire goes out. In the event that you are using a charcoal grill, you can't really remove the heat source easily but once the main flames are out you can probably use a spray bottle of water (or garden hose in extreme cases) to cool things down. ***Fire extinguishers will start to be effective at five to ten feet (1.5 to 3 meters) extinguishing the fire with very little danger of injury from burns (if used properly).
If we soak the blanket on soap liquid or aloe extract before packing then it should work magic. But it must had a chlorite paper or reactive indicator tab to notify inspector of contamination inside so replacement before use
You could also get a small fireproof safe if those papers are that important. You should have one anyway for things like birth certificates, ss cards, insurance info, gold/silver, etc...important things that need to be kept safe from natural disasters and other hazards.
@gooberpeas535 The papers I was talking about are actually money, ha ha!!! I don't want to put them in a safe so to not draw attention in case of a robbery!
There are rare examples where the blanket is better than an extinguisher. For example, if my sleeves or body was on fire. It's very awkward to aim an extinguisher at myself, and if my sleeve is on fire, that hand will not be able to handle an extinguisher. Much easier use a blanket with one hand. Sleeve fires are common when cooking over flames with loose sleeves, e.g. a robe. And of course, you don't want to shoot the extinguisher near a person's face. In those examples, smothering with a fire blanket is preferable. The elderly and arthritic may also have problems handling an extinguisher.
You did a great job explaining how to use this blanket. IMO your video should be used as teaching material. When faced with fire, many just freeze and are completely overwhelmed. Fighting a fire and putting it out requires a very focused and calm type of aggression which a lot of people don’t know how to employ. If you have never practiced the use of things like extinguishers or fire blankets, that’s what you should do. Your first time handling and using them should not be when you’re staring at an actual fire in your kitchen. It is also super important to know when to cut your losses and GTFO. There are no awards for heroism here. If your stove is on fire and the flames have spread to whatever is above it: You did the best you possibly could. Get out, close the kitchen door, get everyone else out, close your apartment door/front door and call the fire brigade. Closing the doors will prevent smoke from spreading which is especially important in a multi tenant complex. If you leave the doors open, smoke can spread to the hallway…which might be the escape route for other people. Smoke is THE biggest hazard for people around and it is absolutely not great for your health. It will also destroy a lot of your belongings; much of the damage caused by a fire isn’t a result of direct flames and heat, but from the smoke. With the fire brigade on the way, do a head count to make sure everyone is out and accounted for. Then try to move anything out of the way that could get in the way of firefighters. If your car is parked out front and you have your car keys on you: ask someone to move it away for you, as you are probably in no fit state to drive, and we don’t want to deal with a car crash, on top of a house fire. Same goes for your neighbors car if it is blocking the way (or a fire hydrant) - ask them to move it if they are home. The more space you can give the fire trucks/engines, the better. Once the first responders arrive, they will ask who lives here. Make yourself heard and let them take the lead. Give them any keys to the house you might have, if they ask. Tell them if anyone is still unaccounted for (eg an upstairs neighbor with mobility issues). Depending on what is burning and where, let them know about any hazards like fuel canisters, propane tanks, bags of charcoal, spray paint cans, chemicals etc. as well as where the main shutoff valves for gas and water are located. Sad though as it may sound: if you have pets that you were not able to grab, especially dogs: also tell the firefighters. Answer any of their questions as best you can. But rest assured, they know you are pretty rattled right now. They will be insistent and firm, but this is not them being insensitive jerks. They want to help you and they need you to focus. And then comes the most difficult part: stand back. Do not go near or into the house, and don’t let anyone else either who isn’t wearing bunker gear. If you can, call friends or relatives so you are not alone. You are now likely going to be facing a tough few weeks and months. All best and take care - A VFD guy
My only complaint with the demo is that he pulled down real hard and dropped the blanket. Pull down, keep ahold of the straps and use them to put the blanket over the fir pan or pot.
I would reuse them, absolutely no reason to throw them away. They are fireproof so they won't be damaged, Good for the company though more sales for them.....
two questions. 1) since it's fiber glass is there a concern about breathing minute particles of fiber glass. 2) wouldn't a better blanket be one that is not so stiff if smothering is the whole point of the blanket - like you know how you see someone throwing a regular blanket over someone or thing that is on fire
Just incase of a fire,I left my chip pan on at my old Flat where I last lived,Did not even notice nothing till I went back in to my Kitchen after eating my chips,Saw very tall flames coming out of the chip pan,I never forget that,I quickly got the bath towl and quickly put it over the chip pan,Lucky the fire soon went out,Left with tons of heavy smoke all over the flat every where,Had to leave all the windows WIDE open,Had to get out of the flat all day,Left the chip pan outside to cool down,It still letting of tons of smoke,The smoke alarms where sounding of,Never knew you could put a fireblanket over the chippan,Something else new I learned,Unlike some people would to use water to put out the chip pan fire out,That will make the fire spread 1000 worse,Never use water on a chip pan fire,Unless if you want half your Kitchen to go up even higher in flames
I don't know man as soon as I heard fibreglass I'm out I think I would prefer to burn to death then get one of those damn fibreglass slivers all jokes aside I enjoyed this video as I have never seen one used before I would say we here in Canada have them in about as many places as the US as I only see them in science labs/classes and shop spaces wood/metal welding shops etc.
Extinguishers can be recharged or rebuilt for less than the cost of a new one. It’s just new ones are cheap enough & last long enough most folks don’t bother
I have one in our kitchen. We have one in each bedroom just in case you need to wrap yourself up in something and get the F out of here. I gave them to my parents and some friends yes I bought that many! I think they’re that important!
You should note that he used a wet chemical fire extinguisher (for class K fires), which is only found in commercial kitchens. The common home fire extinguisher, ABC dry chemical powder, will not work for grease fires. You have to use either a fire blanket or a wet chemical fire extinguisher to extinguish the type of grease fire shown in the video.
The type of grease fire in the video would be extinguished easily with an ABC or BC extinguisher. Only commercial kitchen appliances with extreme heat retention properties require K class extinguishers
@@FireAlarmDude5967 Well if it's water based it; the oil sits above the water because it's less dense, the water rapidly evaporates causing a steam explosion and the propulsion of the extinguisher can splash oil out and spread the fire. This doesn't apply to special foam or powder extinguishers.
Holy crap! Don't lift the blanket toward you! If the hot gases under the blanket decide to flash, the fireball will blast out toward your face. Use a long stick or broom handle, if you must life the blanket early.
Good video buddy but be careful with fire extinguishers. The extinguisher in your video was a water extinguisher and that could rapidly spread a grease/oil fire in a kitchen. You need a CO2, class K or dry chemical extinguisher for a kitchen. Good video though.
I am sure it's no worse than touching attic insulation. You don't go out of your way to handle it because it makes your hands itch. It's something you hope to never use-- you're not going to cuddle with it. A little itch that you can wash off is better than 50 grand in damage to your kitchen or God forbid losing a loved one. Think if it like bear spray. You carry it and really hope to never use it, but you aren't going to spray it to take a whiff to see how using it might feel.
I am an employee of a medical product company. When I saw this product for the first time, I was very curious, because before that, my parents and teachers in my school only taught me how to use fire extinguishers. Our school in China will organize a fire drill in every stage of children's development, and professional firefighters will teach us how to use fire extinguishers. But it turns out that a few years later, I saw that fire extinguishers still couldn't be used correctly quickly. So when I saw this sample in the company, I opened it with joy. As a result, after putting it away, my hands began to itch and ache. I tried to clean my hands for many times, but I still couldn't wash the glass fibers, because they couldn't be seen clearly by the naked eye. Finally, I tried to use a wide tape on my hand repeatedly for about half an hour, which relieved a lot, and I did not feel the glass fiber. This is a method that I hope all of you can use.
When you pull the fire blanket, you're not supposed to let go of the tabs. You're supposed to hold on to them and separate your arms, and the blanket will Naturally open.
One of my European frens just taught me these exist. I just bought one for my kitchen for $13. Why aren't these common in America, almost no one has an appropriate fire extinguisher in their house.
These fire blankets are not UL certified (or any other organization, it seems). For the fire blanket you demo the CE designation (for Europe) is NOT on the bag at all. So, it's not clear it is certified in Europe. The bag only lists the applicable standard which anyone can do - certified or not. They require you to get "up close and personal" with the fire to use them. Fire extinguishers are both UL certified and can be used to extinguish a fire from a safe distance. Do your research first before placing an order.
Actuallt, if you read the packaging in this video this particular blanket is compliant with European standards. UL is the American standard which this European blanket is obviously not compliant with. Your assessment that these blankets are not compliant with any organization is false. There are also some blankets in the United States that are UL listed.
With pan/cooking fires, i know one thing to NOT do (which is something my brother apparently did once) And I’m not actually sure how common fire blankets actually are in homes in the UK, none of my close family have one in their kitchen, in fact I don’t believe I’ve seen one outside of “holiday homes” after we moved off of the isle of wight (holiday homes are essentially houses or other properties that are rented out on a short term basis, usually a few days to a few weeks at a time)
I missed the one thing to NOT do. Are you saying NOT to use a fire blanket on a pan/cooking fire at all, or don't lift the blanket to look under before you know the fire is out, or something else entirely ( water on the fire, maybe :D) ?
@@testodude it seems I did my usual thing of not actually saying what it was The thing my brother did, was to CARRY THE PAN THAT WAS ON FIRE INTO ANOTHER ROOM
This is a very informative video - clear and concise. The hand-positioning was extremely helpful to see in your demonstration as was the information to "not throw" the blanket. Additionally, have a fire extinguisher. I will be gifting family members with fire blankets and recommend they watch this video. Thank you.
finally someone with common sense using these! everyone else reviewing these remind me of those infomercials where you have incompetent ppl trying to use a mop
Or like opening a milk carton, shit is outta control. Theres some supercuts of just those parts of infomercials that are pretty good
You make a great point about common sense. I've read reviews of fire blankets where people bash the product, saying they rubbed it with their hands, and received fiberglass spinters. A person with common sense would ask "why the hell are you rubbing it with your hands?" or "did you expect it to feel like silk?" It's to save your life and property, not to cuddle with, jackases. I agree with your point-- nice, common sense demo.
Close I agree....but then... "It could reignite" and opens it towards himself!! 😆
Whatever can't be perfect.
@fishsizzle83 this video is a demonstration…I was hoping it would reignite to show why you wouldn’t do that with a real heat source
Excellent instructional video.
I particularly liked how you showed to hold the blanket with your fingers on the other side & not to throw it.
Thank you.
Holy cow, what a great idea. Between my kitchen stove inside the house and my BBQ outside the house I have a fire extinguisher and a Costco sized bag of baking soda. Now I also have a fire blanket. Awesome video.
Solid review. Informative, yet simple. Thanks for sharing!
I just got one for my kitchen. Thank you for the informative video.
Excellent, informative video with great demonstrations. I also appreciate the balanced recommendation that it doesn't replace a fire extinguisher but is a useful addition! Thank you!
Never ever lift the fire blanket like you showed at 2.20 !!!. If the temperature is still above the ignition point you will be surprised by a flame coming towards you because you lifted it the wrong way. Always open it from the opposite site !
Good shout
Thanks for this demo and information. I bought this because it was on sale. Something told me to also get the extinguisher. Now I’m glad that I did.
I really want you to be proud of yourself.
genuinely, i knew these existed but ive never seen it demonstrated and i think you were extremely informative. convinced me to grab a couple!
Thank you! I NEVER KNEW that fiberglass wasn't flammable! Cool. Have a Merry Christmas, or whatever holiday you celebrate! I will get one of these.
Good job on the demonstration and common sense usage tips. You covered it quite well. Hopefully folks get to see this kind of informative review before they have to use one of these in a crucial situation.
FIRE! FIRE! Finally someone used Fire to test the Fire Blanket.
A real review, thank you.
This really gave me a lot of Knowledge about fire blankets thanks!
A lot of movies will tell you to wet a blanket and throw it over you before running through a fire. That couldn’t be more false. The water would act as a conduction material for the heat to be transferred to the water in your skin. Steam will burn you three times faster than actual flame. If you wet a blanket and threw it over you before you ran through fire, your skin would boil and you would receive the third- 0:39 degree burns. however, if you had a dry blanket and ran through a fire, you could allow the blanket itself to catch fire as long as it wasn’t plastic blanket or nylon. The blanket would catch fire and then when you got to the other side of the flame, you could just throw away the flaming blanket. Don’t forget to pass it on. Each one teach one.
Thank you for sharing! I received one as a gift and was wondering if it was just some gimmick. I’m glad to see it is not.
Great video, very informational. I've seen only a few but it's great to know how to use them just in case
Well done, sir.
I have both a blanket and a fire extinguisher in or handy to my kitchen.
The fire blanket is cheap and has ZERO cleanup cost or issues.
The extinguisher (I am trained in using them) is more effective, and more expensive, and has a cleanup-up cost associated with it. Sometimes small cleanup expense, sometimes much larger cost.
So, blanket first, then get the extinguisher!
Excellent video and tutorial! Thanks man. I'm getting one for my kitchen :)
You sold me! Thanks so much for the extremely detailed and informative video! Bravo! ❤
Great video! Thanks for the information! Keep the content up man!
The proper hand position is visible on the picture of the fire blanket's bag, but in an emergency situation I doubt that level of detail will be noticed. Good on you for emphasizing that aspect of usage. I'll be adding a fire blanket to my kitchen (just need to figure out where to store it. Probably the opposite wall to the stove, don't think it would be a good idea to have to reach across the fire to get the blanket, and my kitchen is small enough that the opposite wall is only a couple steps away.
Natural instinct is to step back from sudden flames, so opposite the stove does make sense.
@@weeepsalotts723 Not just that, but if you put it next to the stove, there's more of a risk of being burned trying to retrieve the blanket for use, as well as needing to then step far enough away to unfold the blanket before using it.
@@SmallSpoonBrigade good point
I keep a fire blanket in my car just in case we find someone trapped in a Tesla. Not to put it out, but to help protect us and the person long enough to get them out.
That’s interesting
Excellent video. It's one of the few that accurately shows the pros and cons. And of course, how to use it correctly. I also love the whimsical language: 1:52 "Oh CRAP! ... Luckily we have our nice NIFTY fire blanket!" I just bought 4 fire blankets on sale (only $6 for 2 with free shipping on Amazon). Since I only need 3, I'll sacrifice one of them on experimentation. A warning though: there may be more loose fiberglass fibers in the blanket so be careful. Anyway, thanks for the video.
As for *re-using* a fire blanket, I might keep it as an *EXTRA* fire blanket for some area that doesn't have one.
What I *WOULDN'T* do is throw it in the laundry. I suspect that fiberglass fibers might wind up in your washer or dryer and get into your clothing, bedding, etc. And anyone that has worked with fiberglass knows how *ITCHY* that can be.
Good demo though the only problem is that when you talk about lifting up the blanket (2:25), it could re-ignite, which it could if there were still a flame and you've just re-introduced a lot of air. The problem is that you opened up the blanket facing you so if there was a flare up, you're directing it right in your face.
That’s the reason I lifted..to show what you shouldn’t do
@@FireAlarmDude5967 Maybe I missed it but maybe an explanation of what you were doing would have helped.
Very informative, educational and unbias video. It helped me in my decision to purchase the product while keeping my fire distinguisher for larger area starter fire.
I’m in fire protection trades. Four years ago, my neighbor had a kitchen fire that burned out their place and most of mine. Wish people knew how to handle kitchen fires.
I too have a blanket and a class K in the kitchen.
Also, you can often times just put a lid on the pot, if you have an appropriately sized one, although I don't know if glass lids, with that hole, do a sufficient job of snuffing out the flames.
I've got a wood stove in the basement. Would it work on that if the fire got out of control??? I'd open the door (of course) and try to cover the fire with the blanket.
Probably not. That would be a class A fire. This blanket is only designed for flammable liquid fires that can be easily fully contained. I’d recommend a water bucket honestly or a regular fire extinguisher
thanks for the demonstration!
I was able to put out a stove top kitchen fire with this blanket! I am forever grateful that my husband bought 2 and left one in the kitchen. Never thought I would have to use it but when I needed it, it worked. Do not throw the blanket on the fire. You must place it over the fire and make sure the sides are not sticking up, letting air in. This blanket gave me time to get the fire extinguisher, just in case.
what would happen if people used these in the LA wildfires
Probably nothing
Good review, thanks!
Thanks for the demonstrations and explanations.
I appreciate your explanation for how and why you demonstrated the way you do.
For example, grabbing the black straps and shielding your hands from the fire.
Also, making sure you securely place the blanket and not just toss it as this could create an even greater issue.
In addition, I didn't know that the directions mentioned about the single use. According to the advertisement, they said you could use the blanket multiple times if there's only the ash smudge.
It probably can be used multiple times, but nobody wants to be on the hook for any possible issues that might cause. Also, it means people will buy another blanket.
With that said, I recommend you get a new blanket and dispose of the used ones, because I don't want to be on the hook for any possible issues that might cause. I will not not practice what I preach.
Nice educational video
What's the link where you are getting these for $10, please?? Thank you!
I bought them on eBay a while ago. It was 18.99 for a two pack
Good advice on the video. Also, just a note to the publisher, from 50 seconds in, until 1:10 that part is repeated at the end. Just something to note for future videos. Thank you for the blanket info though.
What size do you recommend for a kitchen or other areas ?
What brand do you recommend ?
3x3 will be fine. Brand doesn’t matter
@@FireAlarmDude5967 So four - 47" blankets for $40 from the Skamz brand is good ?
Thank you F A DUDE for posting this, I'm 91 and a few scary "leaving the eye on under the skillet" have happened to me lately, NO fires, I will be gettng a kitchen blanket and small fire ext.( slight problem with my hand grip) please tell me a brand to get for both of these items. Thank you.
I’m glad you found this video helpful. The “preparedhero” brand is pretty popular, but they all pretty much function the same. They’re all just a fiberglass blanket.
Do these work with electrical fires?
Great video. I got one for Christmas and hope I never need it
You probably *can* use it more than once, but as you said, for safety reasons it is probably best to just get a new one. Personally though, I'd keep the old one for just in case. Like if there is a big fire and one blanket just doesn't cut the cheese. Two might help, and in that case, the slightly damaged one going on top, or on the side, etc; should be fine.
Right. I just kept it, it’s just a piece of fiberglass so surely it should be fine. Good point on keeping one as a backup
@@FireAlarmDude5967 I saw da ad for dis and wondered if it waz a scam.
Gotta love that fire 3 feet from a yard full of dried leaves. lol.
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We stored trays in the oven one of the cats turned it on trying to get something left on the stovetop and made the interior of the oven ignite, luckily we had a fire extinguisher so we learned how being prepared paid off by not suffering damage to the house.
I keep a XXL one hung in my bedroom closet on a second floor with easy access. The only way out is down the stairs, or jump out a 2 story window as last resort, and it is there in case I have a fire overnight. Wrap it around you if you have to make your way through the fire area to get out. Perfect? No, but much better than nothing at all.
It is rated as single use only so they don't get sued by people who try and use it multiple times. You *could* if you inspect it properly, but we all know litigation in the US is crazy.
Very cool video!
Do they "expire"? How long can they be stored?
It’s a fiberglass sheet so I’d imagine it doesn’t expire
Can you wrap it around yourself to get through a fire and out of the house or apartment?
Perhaps if it’s a tiny fire but no not at all for anything real
Just curious... have you tried re-using one? Might be good to know if they DO work more than once in case you want to keep more than one around the house.
Yes, it’s a fiberglass cloth. It will work
@FireAlarmDude5967 you're partially correct in stating that fire extinguishers will always work however @3:11 you're showing the participant in the video utilizing a certain type of extinguisher (which appears to be water). Everyone should keep in mind that not all extinguishers are rated for all fires. Utilizing a water type or water-based extinguisher on a kitchen grease fire is only going to worsen the situation...not even gonna mention an Class C electrical fire. great video though...just thought i'd mention the extinguisher types.
That’s a class K extinguisher. Class K extinguishers are not water extinguishers and they are specifically for grease fires
@@FireAlarmDude5967 understood. However, the layperson, watching your video, may not get that.
Can this be used as a camping wood stove fire mat under the wood stove
Not sure
Most pots & pans come with a lid that fits perfectly, put it on top of the burning pan - turn off heat supply...fire goes out. Most bbq grills com with an attached lid, close the lid -turn off gas...fire goes out. In the event that you are using a charcoal grill, you can't really remove the heat source easily but once the main flames are out you can probably use a spray bottle of water (or garden hose in extreme cases) to cool things down.
***Fire extinguishers will start to be effective at five to ten feet (1.5 to 3 meters) extinguishing the fire with very little danger of injury from burns (if used properly).
If we soak the blanket on soap liquid or aloe extract before packing then it should work magic. But it must had a chlorite paper or reactive indicator tab to notify inspector of contamination inside so replacement before use
Are these a one time use?
Yes, as I stated in the video
Can it protect a folder with papers if I wrap it all over it?
Probably
You could also get a small fireproof safe if those papers are that important. You should have one anyway for things like birth certificates, ss cards, insurance info, gold/silver, etc...important things that need to be kept safe from natural disasters and other hazards.
@gooberpeas535 The papers I was talking about are actually money, ha ha!!! I don't want to put them in a safe so to not draw attention in case of a robbery!
Does it have to be a pricey one?
Nope
Where do you get fire extinguishers?
The dump usually
There are rare examples where the blanket is better than an extinguisher. For example, if my sleeves or body was on fire. It's very awkward to aim an extinguisher at myself, and if my sleeve is on fire, that hand will not be able to handle an extinguisher. Much easier use a blanket with one hand. Sleeve fires are common when cooking over flames with loose sleeves, e.g. a robe. And of course, you don't want to shoot the extinguisher near a person's face. In those examples, smothering with a fire blanket is preferable. The elderly and arthritic may also have problems handling an extinguisher.
True
Thank you to share this video
Will it work on gas?
Gasoline? Yes if it’s in a container. Gas as in a flammable gas? No
Hello. Would it be ok to use a few seconds from this video in a learning video for danish sailors? Kindly Jesper Kjems
Okay, but give credit where credit
@@FireAlarmDude5967 Thanks, shurely will credit.
You did a great job explaining how to use this blanket. IMO your video should be used as teaching material.
When faced with fire, many just freeze and are completely overwhelmed. Fighting a fire and putting it out requires a very focused and calm type of aggression which a lot of people don’t know how to employ. If you have never practiced the use of things like extinguishers or fire blankets, that’s what you should do. Your first time handling and using them should not be when you’re staring at an actual fire in your kitchen.
It is also super important to know when to cut your losses and GTFO. There are no awards for heroism here. If your stove is on fire and the flames have spread to whatever is above it: You did the best you possibly could. Get out, close the kitchen door, get everyone else out, close your apartment door/front door and call the fire brigade. Closing the doors will prevent smoke from spreading which is especially important in a multi tenant complex. If you leave the doors open, smoke can spread to the hallway…which might be the escape route for other people. Smoke is THE biggest hazard for people around and it is absolutely not great for your health. It will also destroy a lot of your belongings; much of the damage caused by a fire isn’t a result of direct flames and heat, but from the smoke. With the fire brigade on the way, do a head count to make sure everyone is out and accounted for.
Then try to move anything out of the way that could get in the way of firefighters. If your car is parked out front and you have your car keys on you: ask someone to move it away for you, as you are probably in no fit state to drive, and we don’t want to deal with a car crash, on top of a house fire. Same goes for your neighbors car if it is blocking the way (or a fire hydrant) - ask them to move it if they are home. The more space you can give the fire trucks/engines, the better.
Once the first responders arrive, they will ask who lives here. Make yourself heard and let them take the lead. Give them any keys to the house you might have, if they ask. Tell them if anyone is still unaccounted for (eg an upstairs neighbor with mobility issues). Depending on what is burning and where, let them know about any hazards like fuel canisters, propane tanks, bags of charcoal, spray paint cans, chemicals etc. as well as where the main shutoff valves for gas and water are located. Sad though as it may sound: if you have pets that you were not able to grab, especially dogs: also tell the firefighters. Answer any of their questions as best you can. But rest assured, they know you are pretty rattled right now. They will be insistent and firm, but this is not them being insensitive jerks. They want to help you and they need you to focus.
And then comes the most difficult part: stand back. Do not go near or into the house, and don’t let anyone else either who isn’t wearing bunker gear. If you can, call friends or relatives so you are not alone. You are now likely going to be facing a tough few weeks and months.
All best and take care
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A VFD guy
Where did u get these exact ones?
eBay
I have one in my kitchen and one in my car.
My only complaint with the demo is that he pulled down real hard and dropped the blanket. Pull down, keep ahold of the straps and use them to put the blanket over the fir pan or pot.
That’s quite literally what I did
Nope. Watch at 1:58 you dropped the handles and then grabbed the fabric on the side before unfolding it.
I suppose I did do that. Not really an issue though.
It's One time use only so they can sell more!
Right, that’s definitely it because there’s no valid reason to not re use them if they’re intact
I would reuse them, absolutely no reason to throw them away. They are fireproof so they won't be damaged, Good for the company though more sales for them.....
two questions. 1) since it's fiber glass is there a concern about breathing minute particles of fiber glass. 2) wouldn't a better blanket be one that is not so stiff if smothering is the whole point of the blanket - like you know how you see someone throwing a regular blanket over someone or thing that is on fire
I wouldn’t be worried. There’s not much that comes off. Also, the blanket isn’t really stiff. It’s a blanket
Just incase of a fire,I left my chip pan on at my old Flat where I last lived,Did not even notice nothing till I went back in to my Kitchen after eating my chips,Saw very tall flames coming out of the chip pan,I never forget that,I quickly got the bath towl and quickly put it over the chip pan,Lucky the fire soon went out,Left with tons of heavy smoke all over the flat every where,Had to leave all the windows WIDE open,Had to get out of the flat all day,Left the chip pan outside to cool down,It still letting of tons of smoke,The smoke alarms where sounding of,Never knew you could put a fireblanket over the chippan,Something else new I learned,Unlike some people would to use water to put out the chip pan fire out,That will make the fire spread 1000 worse,Never use water on a chip pan fire,Unless if you want half your Kitchen to go up even higher in flames
One time use ? The ad said it’s reusable
Depends. This one says one time use. In reality it’s literally a fiberglass blanket so it should be reusable in theory
I don't know man as soon as I heard fibreglass I'm out I think I would prefer to burn to death then get one of those damn fibreglass slivers all jokes aside I enjoyed this video as I have never seen one used before I would say we here in Canada have them in about as many places as the US as I only see them in science labs/classes and shop spaces wood/metal welding shops etc.
Yeah I hate touching fiberglass
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My biggest problem with fire extinguishers is they expire. I would really prefer something that can be cheaply recharged or easily disposed of.
Fire extinguishers technically expire but in practicality if they’re in suitable condition they are going to work
Extinguishers can be recharged or rebuilt for less than the cost of a new one. It’s just new ones are cheap enough & last long enough most folks don’t bother
Yes finallky some one being smart when reviewing this
Fire blankets are awesome. They even use big ones on electric car fires now!
I have one in our kitchen. We have one in each bedroom just in case you need to wrap yourself up in something and get the F out of here. I gave them to my parents and some friends yes I bought that many! I think they’re that important!
I like fire extinguisher better because they stop the fire quick
They’re better for that
nice to have both handy. Fire extinguisher might fail to discharge. A blanket won't.
You should note that he used a wet chemical fire extinguisher (for class K fires), which is only found in commercial kitchens. The common home fire extinguisher, ABC dry chemical powder, will not work for grease fires. You have to use either a fire blanket or a wet chemical fire extinguisher to extinguish the type of grease fire shown in the video.
The type of grease fire in the video would be extinguished easily with an ABC or BC extinguisher. Only commercial kitchen appliances with extreme heat retention properties require K class extinguishers
I was taught to use flour to smother out a fire to absorb the grease fire
I want to be smothered by a fire blanket
Shouldn't you never use an extinguisher on a grease fire?
What? How on earth did you come to that conclusion
@@FireAlarmDude5967 Well if it's water based it; the oil sits above the water because it's less dense, the water rapidly evaporates causing a steam explosion and the propulsion of the extinguisher can splash oil out and spread the fire.
This doesn't apply to special foam or powder extinguishers.
Wheres the UL code?
There’s no such thing. UL does not make or enforce codes
Holy crap! Don't lift the blanket toward you!
If the hot gases under the blanket decide to flash, the fireball will blast out toward your face.
Use a long stick or broom handle, if you must life the blanket early.
The whole point of that was to show what you aren’t supposed to do. It wasn’t supposed to be safe.
Good video buddy but be careful with fire extinguishers. The extinguisher in your video was a water extinguisher and that could rapidly spread a grease/oil fire in a kitchen. You need a CO2, class K or dry chemical extinguisher for a kitchen. Good video though.
The extinguisher in the video is a class K extinguisher. Zoom in on the label.
@@FireAlarmDude5967 interesting I haven’t seen one that looks like that before. Good video 👍🏼
2:54 lmao
Two questions:
1. What is the exact name of this brand?
and
2. Does it leave pieces of fiber glass stuck in your hands?
I like to know too please.
@@permatopiafarm1119 Yet no response.
I am sure it's no worse than touching attic insulation. You don't go out of your way to handle it because it makes your hands itch. It's something you hope to never use-- you're not going to cuddle with it. A little itch that you can wash off is better than 50 grand in damage to your kitchen or God forbid losing a loved one. Think if it like bear spray. You carry it and really hope to never use it, but you aren't going to spray it to take a whiff to see how using it might feel.
I am an employee of a medical product company. When I saw this product for the first time, I was very curious, because before that, my parents and teachers in my school only taught me how to use fire extinguishers. Our school in China will organize a fire drill in every stage of children's development, and professional firefighters will teach us how to use fire extinguishers. But it turns out that a few years later, I saw that fire extinguishers still couldn't be used correctly quickly. So when I saw this sample in the company, I opened it with joy. As a result, after putting it away, my hands began to itch and ache. I tried to clean my hands for many times, but I still couldn't wash the glass fibers, because they couldn't be seen clearly by the naked eye. Finally, I tried to use a wide tape on my hand repeatedly for about half an hour, which relieved a lot, and I did not feel the glass fiber. This is a method that I hope all of you can use.
The exact name is called: fire blanket.
When you pull the fire blanket, you're not supposed to let go of the tabs. You're supposed to hold on to them and separate your arms, and the blanket will Naturally open.
Correct
Dear Dude: When did these fire blankets hit the market?
One of my European frens just taught me these exist. I just bought one for my kitchen for $13. Why aren't these common in America, almost no one has an appropriate fire extinguisher in their house.
Yes, fire blankets are lighter and easier to use than fire extinguishers. Even children can use them. I think fire blankets should be widely used.
3:13 Don’t use a water fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
There’s no water extinguisher in this video
It’s a class K extinguisher, not a water extinguisher.
Big fire on a wobbly table next too a bunch of dead leaves and shrubs… I can’t watch lol.
It had just rained and I had several extinguishers. I think you’re capable of watching, you got this.
These fire blankets are not UL certified (or any other organization, it seems). For the fire blanket you demo the CE designation (for Europe) is NOT on the bag at all. So, it's not clear it is certified in Europe. The bag only lists the applicable standard which anyone can do - certified or not.
They require you to get "up close and personal" with the fire to use them. Fire extinguishers are both UL certified and can be used to extinguish a fire from a safe distance. Do your research first before placing an order.
Actuallt, if you read the packaging in this video this particular blanket is compliant with European standards. UL is the American standard which this European blanket is obviously not compliant with. Your assessment that these blankets are not compliant with any organization is false. There are also some blankets in the United States that are UL listed.
put a lid on it 😆
Lol, it makes too much sense and we just like to spend money 😂
Do not pour water on a grease fire.
Wasn’t planning on it
gasoline or gun powder, either
Yes fire extinguisher work -- so do pot lids.
Pot lids are for a very specific kind of fire and only work some of the time
This is safer than extinguiher bittle and cheaper
Definitely cheaper. Dont know about the other statements though
$10? $20 here!
Yikes
$10???! (LOL) they cost $70 in Canada.
That’s robbery. It’s a fiberglass sheet
With pan/cooking fires, i know one thing to NOT do (which is something my brother apparently did once)
And I’m not actually sure how common fire blankets actually are in homes in the UK, none of my close family have one in their kitchen, in fact I don’t believe I’ve seen one outside of “holiday homes” after we moved off of the isle of wight (holiday homes are essentially houses or other properties that are rented out on a short term basis, usually a few days to a few weeks at a time)
I missed the one thing to NOT do. Are you saying NOT to use a fire blanket on a pan/cooking fire at all, or don't lift the blanket to look under before you know the fire is out, or something else entirely ( water on the fire, maybe :D) ?
@@testodude it seems I did my usual thing of not actually saying what it was
The thing my brother did, was to CARRY THE PAN THAT WAS ON FIRE INTO ANOTHER ROOM
@@pineappleroad YIKES !
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