Darley Car Fire Blanket

The Darley Car Fire Blanket is the most efficient on EVs or LI fires. The car fire blanket aims to reduce the smoke damage to buildings and other vehicles significantly, prevent the fire's spread (e.g., entering the surrounding vehicles), and extinguish the fire as quickly as possible.

Features

• Includes waterproof smart bag, carried as a backpack or wall-mountable cabinet
• A secure solution that handles fire in electric/hybrid/combustion engine automobiles.
• Suitable for most vehicle sizes (Contact us about custom sizes)
• Available as single or multiple-use car fire blankets.
• Controls any car (and electric vehicle) fire within seconds.

Benefits

• Simple, fast, efficient, and safe solution for controlling vehicle fires.
• Fire is contained under the blanket, reducing the amount of toxic gas and fumes released.
• Significantly reduce smoke damage, prevent fire spread to surrounding vehicles and property, and contain the fire as quickly as possible. 

Who should use the Darley Car Fire Blanket?

Step 1

• Ensure the blanket is sized appropriately for the vehicle.
• Unroll blanket.
• Center it behind the car or from the deployment direction.

Note: Full PPE and SCBA are to be worn at all times while deploying and handling any fire blanket exposed to the car. A minimum two-person deployment is needed

Step 2

• Grab handles, raise them high in the air, and briskly walk the blanket over the burning vehicle.

Note: Keep direct contact with the blanket with the car to a minimum, as sharp edges can tear the blanket during deployment.

Step 3

• Center the blanket over the vehicle using the marking points on the blanket.

Note: Make sure the blanket is touching the ground on all sides. Step down on areas where the air may flow from under the blanket (there will always be some air entrained.)

Step 4

• Use the strap to wrap the base of the blanket around the base of the car.

Note: This will help cut off oxygen and make sure that the blanket doesn’t blow off in high winds. Tools or weights can be used to secure the blanket.

Step 5

• The blanket is deployed. Monitor with a thermal imaging camera.

Additional Notes: The best practice is also to spray the outside of the blanket with water. If possible, deploy an EV nozzle under the car to assist with cooling. The fire will continue to burn under the blanket. While there is no way to put the fire out, the blanket assists with containment and protection from exposure. By limiting oxygen, the fire will cool down but will not go out until the battery has completely burned out. Follow department SOPs and consult NFPA and other guidelines for handling the EV.

Fire in Electric Cars

Usable in Various Situations Follow steps 1-3. After the fire blanket has been placed tight to the ground, wait 2-3 minutes and listen. You have a thermal runaway if you hear strong fuzz sounds about every 3-15 seconds. Leave the fire blanket on until the sound stops. This is a small fire that goes from cell to cell. The fire blanket will prevent the small fire from spreading elsewhere in the car.

Note: The car fire blanket is not approved for magnesium fires.

FAQ's

• What is the purpose of the Darley Car Fire Blanket?
  • Flame suppression.
  • Temperature control above the blanket.
  • Retention of smoke and toxic gases.
  • Protects close exposures from car fires. 
• What is the Darley Car Fire Blanket made of?
  • It is made from special fiberglass, which contains quartz, aluminum, magnesium, and silicon oxide in cloth and then coated with a special high-temperature fire retardant polymer.
• Has the Darley Car Fire Blanket been tested for electric resistance?
  • Yes. Electric resistance is tested according to EN 1869:2019 and is bigger than 1 MΩ.
• For what kind of vehicles can the Darley Car Fire Blanket be used?
  • The car fire blanket is suitable for all vehicles with lithium batteries, including EVs and SUVs.
• How is the Darley Car Fire Blanket packed?
  • The car fire blanket is packed in a versatile backpack. We also have an optional metal storage cabinet for storage in buildings. 
• Can the Darley Car Fire Blanket be used by one person?
  • At least two people are required to handle the car fire blanket.
• What temperature can the Darley Car Fire Blanket withstand? 
  • The car fire blanket will retain its properties for a short period at 2462°F. Temperature resistance is up to 1472°F. We recommend cooling the blanket with water after it’s deployed.
• Does the Darley Car Fire put out the fire? 
  • The car fire blanket immediately retains the smoke and toxic gases, and due to the lack of oxygen, the fire can be suppressed in 40 - 60 minutes. 
• Does the Darley Car Fire Blanket conduct voltage?
  • No.
• Who can use the Darley Car Fire Blanket?
  • Anyone can use the car fire blanket, but full PPE is recommended due to the hazards of a compromised EV
• What kind of maintenance does the Darley Car Fire Blanket require?
  • Maintenance is not necessary for reusable car fire blankets. They are reusable if there are no holes in them. After using them in a fire, we recommend cleaning and letting them dry before placing them back in a backpack. Full PPE must be used at all times to handle reused blankets. We don’t recommend using it a second time due to the toxins produced by the fire.