GarraFire Blanket

A highly flame-resistant blanket
Is made from woven fibre glass fabric and an inner layer of fire retardant film
Does not contain hazardous asbestos fibres
Is of size 1.2 m x 1.8 m
Is folded into a quick-release container

To extinguish small fires but is particularly useful for smothering fat pan fires
To wrap around a person whose clothes are on fire and to extinguish the flame
For Protection against fire as a wrap when exiting a burning building

By cutting off the oxygen supply and smothering the fire
Insulate and protects against heat and flame

It safe to do so turn off the gas or electricity supply before using the fire blanket
Remove the fire blanket from this container by grasping the two protruding tags and pulling down
Grasp the corner of the blanket between your thumbs and forefinger with your palms facing upwards
Lift the arms so that the weight of the blanket is on the tips of your fingers
With your fingers pointing to the ceiling, rotate your hands inwards so that the blanket will curl around and protect them
With your palms facing towards the fire, move slowly and carefully towards the fire
Keep your arms up so that the blanket will shield your face and body from the heat and flame. Don't look over the top of the blanket at the fire
Let the fire blanket touch the side of the bench top
Still moving your arms forward, slowly and carefully lower the blanket over the top of the container. Don't attempt to throw the blanket over the fire
Cover the flames with the fire blanket and cover the whole area to cut off the airflow
Place a saucepan lid or any other flat solid object on top of the fire blanket over the mouth of the container

Remove the fire blanket from its container
To prevent burns on the hands and arms, make sure your wrap the top edges of the blanket around your hands to protect them
Catch the person and wrap the blanket around the fire
Pat down the fire over the blanket with your hands or roll the person to extinguish the fire
Remove the blanket once the fire is extinguished and flush the burnt area with water to cool the burn
Apply First Aid and seek medical help