Table of Contents
- 1 Why should you cover a person with thick blanket if his clothes catch fire?
- 2 What is the purpose of fire blanket?
- 3 Why do we cover a burning person with a blanket as a first aid?
- 4 What would you do if someone’s clothes caught fire?
- 5 Can a fire blanket protect you?
- 6 How do you use a fire blanket on someone?
- 7 Why a person should not run when his clothes are on fire?
- 8 How does covering someone with a blanket put out a fire?
- 9 How does a fire blanket act as a fire extinguisher?
Why should you cover a person with thick blanket if his clothes catch fire?
Textbook solution. Blocking the supply of oxygen will extinguish fire. In the air, many different gases are present.
What is the purpose of fire blanket?
A fire blanket is a piece of fire extinguishing equipment or gear designed to extinguish a small fire or any fire at its initial stage. It is a blanket-like sheet typically made of wool or specially woven fiberglass fabric treated with flame-resistant chemicals.
Why do we cover a burning person with a blanket as a first aid?
Covering the burn will help prevent infection and reduce the persons pain. If your clothes or someone else’s clothes catch on fire, DO NOT run; stop, drop, and roll until the fire goes out and then call 911. Never remove any clothing stuck to a person’s body.
What does throwing a blanket over a fire put out the flames?
You should then look to a get a blanket or a large coat and ideally soak it through with water and then wrap the person on the floor in this coat/blanket in order to extinguish the flames. This removes a source of oxygen from the fire (referring back to the fire triangle).
Why do we wrap a blanket around a person who catches fire class 8?
Answer: We wrap a blanket around a person whose clothes have caught fire to cut off the supply of oxygen which eventually extinguishes the fire.
What would you do if someone’s clothes caught fire?
Here is your answer: When a person’s cloths catch fire, you should quickly wrap him in a thick blanket and roll him on the ground so that the oxygen supply get cut of and the fire extinguishes. This will extinguish the fire and prevent further damage to the person.
Can a fire blanket protect you?
They can be used for personal protection If a fire is out of control and you are surrounded by flames, a fire blanket may also help protect you and those you are helping if you must evacuate near areas exposed to flames.
How do you use a fire blanket on someone?
Fold the edge of the blanket over your hands and wrap it around the person. Keep rolling the blanket around the person until the fire is completely covered. Instruct the person to STOP, Drop, & ROLL. Call for emergency services and seek necessary medical attention.
What do you do if a person’s clothes catch on fire?
If you clothes catch fire:
- STOP immediately where you are.
- DROP to the ground.
- ROLL over and over and back and forth, covering your face and mouth with your hands (this will prevent flames from burning your face and smoke from entering your lungs).
- COOL the burn with cool water for 10-15 minutes.
- CALL a grown-up for help.
Are fire blankets a good idea?
“Fire blankets are a useful tool in the fire safety field. They can be used to contain small to medium fires, especially in the kitchen,” Brandon Wright, public information officer, said. “However, fire extinguishers are the recommended tool to have in the kitchen to protect yourself in the event of a fire.
Why a person should not run when his clothes are on fire?
When a persons who is on fire runs the air surrounding him appears to flow, this supplies more oxygen (from flowing air) to the fire, which supports burning and causes the flames to grow, hence a person should not run.
How does covering someone with a blanket put out a fire?
Covering the person in a blanket (or a coat or something else sufficiently large to cover the flames) puts out the fire by denying it oxygen.
How does a fire blanket act as a fire extinguisher?
As the fire blanket completely surrounds the person whose clothes caught fire, it seals the person’s body surface around the fire and cut’s off the oxygen supply to the fire, thereby putting it out. Hence fire blanket acts as a fire extinguisher and stops the fire from spreading. Was this answer helpful?
What happens when a person is covered with a blanket?
Originally Answered: When the clothes of a person catches fire, the person is covered with a blanket to extinguish fire. How does a blanket help in extinguishing fire?
Can you use a blanket or coat to smother the flames?
Yes,it is best to use a blanket or coat to smother the flames on someones clothing. You should first tell them to stop, drop and roll. Then you can use the blanket to smother the flames that have yet to extinguish. Was this answer helpful?