Sarah M. Vazquez
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published Jan 2, 2024
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Kitchen fires: You might not want to think about them, but they’re something you should always be prepared for. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires, with fire departments in the United States responding to an estimated 170,000 home cooking fires in 2021 alone. But how does one prepare for the unimaginable?
We’re all familiar with fire safety essentials like smoke detectors (fires increase during the fall and winter so don’t ignore that chirping!) and fire extinguishers, but what about a fire blanket? Say hello to the Prepared Hero Emergency Fire Blanket. These easy-to-use firefighting must-haves are great for moments when the unthinkable happens and you need to act fast. In fact, one recently saved my mother’s friend’s kitchen from utter catastrophe. So, how does it work and where can you get your hands on one (or a couple) for your friends and family?
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What is the Prepared Hero Emergency Fire Blanket?
So, how exactly does the Prepared Hero Emergency Fire Blanket work? Made of two layers of woven fiberglass fabric and an inner layer of fire-retardant film, this blanket is and isolate fires up to 1076°F in seconds. Using it couldn’t be easier: Simply remove it from protective bag by pulling the tabs and toss it over the flames. That’s it. No mess, no fuss. The carrying bag also features a hanging hole so you can mount it on your wall, in your cabinet, or wherever you find most accessible. The best part? Unlike fire extinguishers, this American-made blanket never expires and is also reusable!
What Amazon Reviewers Are Saying
Average rating: 4.8/5 stars
“This product eases your mind for fire safety. When an emergency happens, you don’t want anyone panicking trying to find the fire extinguisher and then trying to remember how to pull the pin and use the darn thing. Plus you have a mess to clean up afterwards and you have to figure out how to recharge the device. These fiberglass blankets are quick and easy to pull off the wall and it takes no skill at all to throw them on top of the fire. Great product!”
“Had this hanging in my kitchen for a couple of years. Never used. Then yesterday I used it for the first time in my 60 years of cooking; had a grease fire that went out of control within seconds. I took the blanket off the wall and extinguished the fire. Just ordered more for my laundry room, barbecue and fire place. This blanket saved my house and prevented me and my family from getting burned.”
“My son is a firefighter and when I saw one in his house, I knew that I had to get one. The light weight blanket can quickly be retrieved from the pouch to use in an emergency. I keep the fire blanket next to my stove so that I will not forget that I have it in an emergency. My son keeps his in the cabinet next to the range. Toss the blanket over a small fire and it will quickly put out the fire by smothering it. Every home should have on of these. They make a great house warming or holiday gift.”
After hearing firsthand from my mother how quickly this put out a small stovetop fire at her friend’s house this past holiday season, I knew this fire blanket was the real deal — and that I had to share it with you all. Starting at $30, these blankets also come in multi-packs so you can make sure you, your family, and your friends are covered come a fire emergency. Reader, believe me when I say that I’ve never added something to my cart faster. Here’s to a safe and happy New Year!
Buy: Prepared Hero Emergency Fire Blanket, $29.99
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