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Buying a fire blanket is only useful when it is stored in the right place. A blanket that is hidden, obstructed or located too close to the fire risk may be impossible to reach safely during an emergency.
The best location is clearly visible, immediately accessible and positioned so that the user can reach it without moving through flames, smoke or intense heat.
Why fire blanket location matters
Small household fires can develop rapidly. Correct placement helps ensure that the blanket can be reached:
- quickly;
- without crossing the likely fire area;
- without opening cupboards or searching through drawers;
- while maintaining a clear escape route; and
- without reaching over a cooker, appliance or open flame.
Household members should know where the blanket is installed and should read the operating instructions before an emergency occurs.
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Best kitchen location: near an exit, not above the cooker
For most homes, the kitchen is the primary location for a fire blanket because cooking oil, fat, pans and electrical appliances are common sources of small fires.
Suitable kitchen placement
- on a wall near the kitchen exit or doorway;
- clearly visible to household members and visitors;
- within comfortable reach of the intended adult users;
- away from steam, grease and direct heat; and
- reachable without moving toward the cooker.
Avoid these kitchen locations
- directly above or behind the hob;
- above an oven, fryer or other likely fire source;
- inside a drawer or closed cupboard;
- behind stored items or hanging equipment;
- next to an extractor hood where heat and grease accumulate; and
- in a position that could be blocked by an open door.
The user should be able to take the blanket while keeping the fire in view and an exit route behind them.
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Placement near electrical appliances
A fire blanket may be useful for a small appliance fire when the electrical supply can be isolated and the complete burning area can be covered safely.
Do not mount the blanket directly behind, above or beside the appliance most likely to catch fire. Instead, choose an accessible position near the exit from the room or risk area.
Possible locations include:
- near the doorway to a utility or laundry room;
- on a visible wall outside a small technical room;
- near, but not directly beside, a staff kitchen or appliance area; and
- in a location from which the electrical isolation switch can also be reached safely.
Switch off the electrical supply first whenever this can be done safely. Do not touch damaged cables, live components or the burning appliance.
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Fire blankets in apartments and flats
Apartments often have compact layouts and limited escape routes. The blanket should therefore be positioned so that a fire in the kitchen does not prevent access to it or block the route to the exit.
Suitable positions may include:
- on the wall near the kitchen entrance;
- near the main exit when the kitchen is adjacent to it;
- in a clearly visible central area between the kitchen and living space; or
- near another identified fire risk when more than one blanket is provided.
One blanket may be sufficient for a small apartment with a single clearly defined cooking risk. Larger apartments, multi-level homes or properties with separate utility and cooking areas may benefit from additional blankets.
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Fire blankets in garages and utility areas
Garages and utility rooms may contain electrical equipment, tools, fuels, batteries and combustible materials. A conventional fire blanket is only suitable for a small, accessible fire that can be covered completely.
Good placement principles include:
- mounting the blanket near the exit from the room;
- keeping it away from direct heat, moisture and chemical contamination;
- ensuring that vehicles, stored goods or open doors cannot obstruct it;
- making it reachable from the safer side of the risk area; and
- using clear identification where the room contains several types of safety equipment.
Do not enter a garage or utility room filling with smoke in order to retrieve or deploy a fire blanket. Evacuate and contact the emergency services.
Do you need more than one fire blanket?
The correct number depends on the size and layout of the property and the locations of the identified fire risks.
Additional blankets may be sensible when:
- the kitchen and utility room are separated;
- the home has more than one floor;
- there is an outdoor kitchen or BBQ area;
- a workshop or garage presents a separate small-fire risk;
- the home includes a caravan, camper or boat; or
- one fire could prevent access to the only installed blanket.
It is better to install separate blankets near distinct risks than to expect one blanket to be carried through the building during an emergency.
What Size Fire Blanket Do I Need? →
Bag or box: which storage format is better?
Both formats can provide suitable storage when they keep the blanket protected, clearly identifiable and easy to remove.
Safety Bag
A flexible bag may be suitable for:
- compact wall-mounted installation;
- homes and apartments with limited space;
- campers, caravans, boats and vehicles;
- mobile safety equipment; and
- locations where a lightweight format is preferred.
The bag should still be visible and immediately accessible. It should not be hidden in a drawer, behind stored items or inside a cupboard near the likely fire source.
Premium Box
A rigid box may be suitable for:
- permanent wall mounting;
- shared kitchens and workplaces;
- schools, care facilities and public buildings;
- locations where strong visual recognition is important; and
- environments where the packed blanket requires additional protection.
Neither packaging type is automatically safer in every location. Correct positioning, accessibility and product condition are more important than the packaging format alone.
Mounting height and accessibility
The pull tabs should be within comfortable reach of the intended adult users. The installation must not require a person to climb, stretch over furniture or move toward the fire.
In workplaces, schools and care environments, mounting height should also consider:
- the users expected to deploy the blanket;
- accessibility requirements;
- the risk of accidental or unauthorised interference;
- visibility of the instructions; and
- the organisation’s fire-safety plan.
Children should not be expected to fight a fire or deploy a fire blanket without appropriate adult supervision. Their priority is to move away from the fire and alert an adult.
Common placement mistakes
Avoid installing or storing a fire blanket:
- where the likely fire could block access;
- directly above the cooker or appliance;
- inside a drawer or closed cupboard;
- behind coats, furniture or stored equipment;
- near excessive heat, steam, grease or moisture;
- where the pull tabs cannot hang freely;
- so high that intended users cannot reach it; or
- in a location unknown to household members or employees.
Inspect the storage location every year
DVM recommends a documented visual inspection at least once every year. The check should confirm that:
- the blanket remains in its designated location;
- the installation is visible and unobstructed;
- the wall fixing is secure;
- the bag or box is undamaged;
- the pull tabs are present and accessible;
- instructions remain readable; and
- there is no moisture, grease or chemical contamination.
Routine inspection should normally be carried out without fully unfolding the blanket.
Fire Blanket Inspection & Maintenance →
Summary: the best fire blanket location
A well-positioned fire blanket is:
- clearly visible;
- immediately reachable;
- near the identified risk but not above or behind it;
- accessible without crossing flames or smoke;
- protected from heat, grease, moisture and damage; and
- installed with a clear escape route behind the user.
For most kitchens, a visible wall position near the doorway or exit is more appropriate than a location beside or above the cooker.
Choose a fire blanket for your kitchen
For most standard domestic pan and cooking-oil risks, a 1 × 1 m fire blanket provides practical coverage. Choose the 1.2 × 1.8 m size where larger cooking equipment or clothing-fire preparedness requires more surface area.
View the kitchen fire blanket guide →