A fire blanket is a simple fire extinguishing device made of flame-resistant materials, most commonly glass wool. Fire blankets add extra fire protection to your fire extinguishers, especially in a kitchen or catering environment. They are most commonly used to extinguish small contained fires such as chip pan fires in the kitchen, office paper fires, barbeques, and engine compartment fires. The larger sizes can also be used as a body wrap, which is ideal for children and young adults who need to evacuate safely.