Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Advisory: fsri.org/news/potential-hazard-involving-ev-fire-blankets
Training & Consulting: stachedtraining.com
The Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) just issued a warning about a serious hazard involving the use of fire blankets on electric vehicle fires.
I’ve been talking about this hazard for years—but after witnessing a recent test, I realized I got one critical detail wrong. In this video, I break down what happened during FSRI and NFPA’s fire blanket experiments, explain why thermal runaway changes everything, and discuss how this could put firefighters at risk.
We'll talk about gas buildup, delayed deflagration, and the false sense of security that can come with a blanket-covered EV. Plus, I’ll explain why you need to revisit your department’s SOPs before using these tools on an active fire.
Advisory: fsri.org/news/potential-hazard-involving-ev-fire-blankets
Training & Consulting: stachedtraining.com
The Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) just issued a warning about a serious hazard involving the use of fire blankets on electric vehicle fires.
I’ve been talking about this hazard for years—but after witnessing a recent test, I realized I got one critical detail wrong. In this video, I break down what happened during FSRI and NFPA’s fire blanket experiments, explain why thermal runaway changes everything, and discuss how this could put firefighters at risk.
We'll talk about gas buildup, delayed deflagration, and the false sense of security that can come with a blanket-covered EV. Plus, I’ll explain why you need to revisit your department’s SOPs before using these tools on an active fire.
