Prepared Hero’s fire blankets are made of fire-resistant materials that can withstand extremely high temperatures. You can use them to smother flames or wrap them around people on fire. 

But how exactly do Prepared Hero’s fire blankets suffocate fire? Let’s find out. 

What Are Prepared Hero’s Fire Blankets Made Of?

Prepared Hero’s fire blankets― the Emergency Fire Blanket and Hero Fire Blanket― are made of 100% high-quality flame-retardant material. 

The fire blankets are made of two layers. The outer layer is composed of woven fiberglass, while the inner layer is fire-retardant film. These materials conform to CE safety standards (EN 1896:2019) and can isolate temperatures up to 1,076°F (580°C).

How Do Fires Start?

Fires start when three elements are present: fuel, heat, and oxygen.

Specifically, the heat source must reach a hot temperature enough to cause ignition. With enough fuel and oxygen, the fire will continue to burn. 

Fuel, heat, and oxygen are called the fire triangle. If one of them is not present, the fire won’t continue burning. 

How Do Prepared Hero’s Fire Blankets Suffocate Fires? 

While oxygen is not flammable, fire needs it to burn. In particular, fire needs at least 16% of oxygen in the air to start. Hence, you need something to reduce the amount of oxygen needed by the fire. This is where fire blankets come in. 

Prepared Hero’s fire blankets― the Emergency Fire Blanket and Hero Fire Blanket― target the oxygen to disrupt the fire triangle. 

When placed over a fire, Prepared Hero’s fire blankets act as a barrier between the fuel and surrounding oxygen. Once deprived of oxygen, the fire gradually dies out. This prevents the fire from spreading and gives you enough time to call for help or escape.

Since Prepared Hero’s fire blankets are made of flame-retardant materials, they can withstand high temperatures without igniting. As a result, Prepared Hero’s fire blankets can be used to put out small fires in kitchens, laboratories, workshops, and the like. 

Generally, fire blankets are mounted on walls through fire blanket hooks in high-risk areas. You can also include it in your car emergency kit to put out engine fires. In addition, Prepared Hero’s fire blankets are useful for grease fires. 

You see, water can make grease fires worse. It can cause hot grease to splatter, making the fire spread or burning people around it. Fire blankets cover the flames as they put them out, preventing the fire from spreading and protecting you from burns. 

Plus, you can use them without any special training. However, it’s best to be familiar with how to use the fire blankets. If you want to know how to use a fire blanket, check out our guide. 

Conclusion

Prepared Hero’s fire blankets― the Emergency Fire Blanket and Hero Fire Blanket― save lives by depriving fires of oxygen and protecting you from burns.