Best Fire Blankets for Car, BBQ & Outdoor Fires (EU)
Fires involving barbecues, camping equipment and outdoor cooking can develop quickly. Hot cooking oil, open flames, gas supplies and combustible materials create serious fire risks.
A fire blanket can help control a small, contained outdoor cooking fire. The complete burning area must be accessible and safely covered. A clear escape route must remain available.
A conventional fire blanket may also be useful in a car, camper, caravan or boat. It can provide protection against certain small fires involving cooking equipment, clothing or portable appliances.
A conventional fire blanket is not designed to cover an entire burning vehicle or control a developed engine, fuel or electric vehicle battery fire.
For more information, read Fire Blankets for BBQ and Outdoor Cooking and Fire Blankets for Car and Garage Fires .
Why a Fire Blanket Is Useful for Outdoor and Mobile Safety
A suitable fire blanket offers several practical benefits:
- Helps suppress flames by restricting the oxygen supply
- Does not release powder or chemical extinguishing residue
- May be suitable for small, contained outdoor cooking fires
- Can be stored in cars, campers, caravans and boats
- Provides a simple fire safety tool for selected portable cooking equipment
DVM International Fire Blankets are designed for use in accordance with EN 1869:2019, the European standard for fire blankets.
The fire must be small enough to cover completely without placing the user in danger. A fire blanket is not a substitute for a suitable fire extinguisher, emergency procedures or professional firefighting.
Do not use a fire blanket if flames have spread beyond the cooking appliance, if a gas or fuel supply cannot be shut off safely, or if you would need to reach into an engine compartment or move through heavy smoke.
Move to a safe location and call the emergency services.
Independently Tested by TÜV SÜD
The DVM 1 × 1 m Fire Blanket series has been independently tested by TÜV SÜD in accordance with EN 1869:2019.
- Official TÜV SÜD test report available
- Cooking-oil fire-test video available
- Heptane fire-test video available
- Independent third-party test documentation
These tests provide documented evidence of the performance of the tested Fire Blanket series.
The test report should be reviewed together with the published test videos, the test conditions and the specifications of the product being purchased.
Choose a Practical Fire Blanket for Outdoor Use
Outdoor and mobile locations require a fire blanket that is large enough for the identified fire risk. It must also be practical to store, carry and deploy.
The fire must always remain small enough to cover completely.
The DVM 1.2 × 1.8 m Fire Blanket provides greater coverage than the compact 1 × 1 m version.
It may be preferable for wider cooking equipment, clothing fires and outdoor situations where additional coverage is useful.
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The larger size provides more coverage, while the compact 1 × 1 m version may be more convenient for limited storage space.
Choose the Right Fire Blanket Size
1.2 × 1.8 m Fire Blanket – Greater Outdoor Coverage
The DVM 1.2 × 1.8 m Fire Blanket provides additional surface area for wider cooking equipment and situations involving clothing fires.
It may be useful near outdoor kitchens, larger portable cooking appliances and other identified outdoor fire risks.
It must not be used to reach inside a burning engine compartment, cover a large fuel spill or approach an uncontrolled gas fire.
In these situations, keep a safe distance and call the emergency services.
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1 × 1 m Fire Blanket – Compact Fire Protection
The DVM 1 × 1 m Fire Blanket is suitable for many small, contained fires involving cooking pans and compact cooking appliances.
Its smaller packed size makes it practical for storage in cars, campers, caravans and boats.
For more advice, read What Size Fire Blanket Do I Need?
Portable Storage for Outdoor and Mobile Use
A fire blanket should be stored in a clean, dry and accessible location. It should be protected from moisture, chemicals, excessive heat and mechanical damage.
Safety Bag – Compact and Flexible
The flexible Safety Bag is suitable for mobile environments where storage space is limited.
It can be installed in a clearly marked location where it can be reached quickly without moving towards the likely fire source.
Possible locations include a camper entrance, a caravan entrance, a boat galley, an outdoor kitchen or an accessible vehicle storage compartment.
Premium Box – Visible Fixed Installation
The rigid Premium Box provides a clearly visible wall-mounted location for the fire blanket.
It may be suitable for covered outdoor kitchens, garages, workshops, marinas and other fixed locations.
Protect the Premium Box from prolonged rain, moisture, chemicals, direct heat and other environmental damage.
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For installation advice, read Where Should You Keep a Fire Blanket?
How to Use a Fire Blanket on a BBQ or Outdoor Cooking Fire
Only attempt to use a fire blanket when the fire is small, contained and safely accessible.
- Raise the alarm and make sure a clear escape route remains available.
- Shut off the gas, electricity or other heat source if this can be done safely.
- Pull the release tabs firmly downward to remove the blanket from its container.
- Hold the blanket so that it protects your hands and upper body.
- Approach carefully. Never reach over exposed flames.
- Gently place the blanket over the complete burning area.
- Leave the blanket in place until the equipment, cooking oil and surrounding materials have cooled completely.
Never throw the blanket from a distance. Do not lift it prematurely to check whether the flames have gone out.
Wind can make outdoor deployment dangerous. Do not attempt to use the blanket if wind blows flames, sparks or the blanket towards you.
A fire blanket is not suitable for controlling an ongoing gas leak or an uncontrolled gas flame. Move away and contact the emergency services.
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Can a Fire Blanket Be Used for a Vehicle Fire?
A conventional fire blanket may help with a small, accessible fire inside or near a vehicle. The burning object must be small enough to cover completely.
Examples may include a small cooking appliance in a camper or caravan, burning clothing or another small, contained fire.
A conventional fire blanket is not designed to cover an entire vehicle, extinguish a developed engine fire or control a lithium-ion traction battery fire.
A professional Fire Limitation Blanket is a different product category. These large blankets are designed to help limit flames, radiant heat and fire spread during vehicle fire incidents. They do not guarantee the extinction of a lithium-ion battery fire.
For more information, visit our Fire Limitation Blanket FAQs .
European Fire Safety Standards and Product Quality
DVM International Fire Blankets are made from densely woven fibreglass fabric weighing at least 430 g/m².
They are designed for use in accordance with EN 1869:2019.
Product quality depends on the complete construction. Important factors include dimensions, fabric construction, seams, release tabs, packaging, instructions and documented fire performance.
Fabric weight or temperature claims alone do not prove that a fire blanket is suitable for a particular fire risk.
The DVM 1 × 1 m Fire Blanket series is supported by independent TÜV SÜD test documentation.
For questions about EN 1869:2019, safe use, sizing, inspection, storage and replacement, visit our Fire Blanket FAQs .
A Practical Addition to Outdoor Fire Safety Equipment
For barbecues, outdoor kitchens, campers, caravans and boats, choose a fire blanket that can be stored safely, reached quickly and deployed without blocking your escape route.
The DVM 1.2 × 1.8 m Fire Blanket provides greater coverage. The compact 1 × 1 m version may be more practical for smaller, contained fire risks.