Fire Blanket for Emergencies: Materials, Standards & Safety Protocol

by Jay Speakman

A fire blanket is a fiberglass fire-suppression sheet that smothers flames by cutting off oxygen an instant, mess-free option for kitchens, workshops, and labs. This guide covers how fire blankets work, key materials and certifications (EN 1869), fire classes they handle (A/B/K and select small electrical), fire blanket vs. fire extinguisher, step-by-step deployment, and smart placement and maintenance to ensure fast, reliable use at home or work.

By Aden Tate
SPECIAL REPORT: What The Train Derailment in East Palestine, Ohio Can Teach Us About CBRN Events

After the harrowing events of the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, Americans have learned a powerful lessons about preparation for CBRN ev...
By Matt Collins
MIRA Safety DTX-1 Food Detoxifier: Bringing Intuitive Technology To Your Table

How can you detoxify your food? It seems like a funny question to ask. Here at MIRA Safety, we're typically focused on preparing for the BIG disas...
By Aden Tate
An Overview of Biological Weapons

Are biological weapons a real threat? This guide reviews biowarfare history and modern risks, from medieval corpse flinging and smallpox blanket...
By Matt Collins
Special Report: Australia’s Cesium 137 Accident - A Radioactive Nightmare

On or around January 11th, 2023, a small vial of highly radioactive Cesium 137 fell off the back of a transport truck in Western Australia. The si...
By Dynamic Dreamz
How To Survive Blood Agent Exposure

The term blood agent sounds pretty scary, but the reality is that with a bit of knowledge, you can increase your odds of survival and decrease the...