The fire blanket is an indispensable tool for modern fire departments to contain fires quickly and effectively. Whether vehicle fires, battery fires or fires without sufficient extinguishing water availability - fire blankets offer an environmentally friendly and resource-saving alternative to conventional extinguishing methods. In this article, you will find out what advantages they offer and in which application scenarios they are particularly effective.
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Why fire blankets is indispensable
- Rapid fire control:
Oxygen deprivation in conventional fires extinguishes the fire fire blankets . In battery fires, fire blankets keep flames, heat and smoke under cover. - Environmentally friendly:
In contrast to extinguishing agents such as foam or water, no additional environmental pollution is caused by contaminated extinguishing agents. - Flexibility in use:
fire blankets can be used for a wide variety of fire sources - from vehicle fires in parking garages to container fires or fires involving e-bikes and e-scooters.
Possible applications for the fire department
Vehicle fires
The fire blanket is particularly effective for fires in electric vehicles. It isolates the fire, prevents the fire from spreading to other vehicles and minimizes the risk of exploding battery cells. Read more about the specific challenges and solutions for lithium-ion battery fires.
Parking garages and underground garages
In enclosed spaces such as parking garages, conventional extinguishing methods are often impractical and difficult to use. fire blankets can be used directly on site to contain the fire and protect the surrounding area. The significant reduction in smoke makes it easier for the emergency services to respond.
Re-securing after use
After fighting the fire, fire blankets can be used to safely store damaged vehicles or objects and prevent the risk of re-ignition.
Advantages for fire departments
- High heat resistance:
fire blankets such as the VLITEX E-AUTO can withstand temperatures of up to 1,750 °C (for short periods), making them ideal for battery fires. - Easy handling:
Markings and handles facilitate correct positioning so that the ceiling is quickly ready for use and can be placed over the vehicle in 30 seconds with two people. - Rapid smoke reduction:
Smoke development is significantly reduced within a few seconds. When dealing with burning cars on freeways, this reduces the risk of secondary accidents due to poor visibility and the road can be reopened to traffic more quickly. - Cost-effectiveness:
Depending on the fire load, fire blankets can be used several times, which reduces costs in the long term. - Environmentally friendly:
The absence of extinguishing agents minimizes the environmental impact of contaminated water or foam, especially when used in water protection areas. - Small pack size and low weight
The fire blanket 6 x 8m for cars weighs only approx. 30kg and is stowed in a practical carrying bag (rucksack). - Tested quality and safety
VLITEX fire blanket E-AUTO (PREMIUM) is certified in accordance with DIN SPEC 91489.
Further information
The increasing use of electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries presents fire departments with new challenges. Find out more about the challenges and solutions for battery fires in another post on our blog.
For more comprehensive information on fire safety, we also recommend the article on the website of the vfdb, a leading network of experts in preventive fire protection.
Efficient fire protection with fire blankets
The fire blanket is a flexible, environmentally friendly and effective solution for the fire department. With its ability to quickly contain fires, protect the environment and conserve resources, it sets new standards in fire protection. Whether for vehicle fires, container fires or as secondary containment - its versatility makes it an indispensable tool in the modern fire department.
