An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It's more prudent to head off a disaster beforehand than to deal with it after it occurs.
Henry De Bracton (English Jurist)
Frightening and potentially deadly, a fire is everyone's worst nightmare. For any family, home and homestead, there are fire prevention products that could save your lives and property.
These fire prevention or management products will help you be equipped to keep your home and family safe until emergency services arrive.
Protect Your Home With Fire Survival Tools
According to the US National Fire Protection Association, firefighters respond to a fire every 24 seconds. Sadly, many of these fires result in death and property destruction.
As well as installing a smoke detector and a fire extinguisher, there are other fire prevention and management products that will make sure you are super-prepared for an emergency day or night.
Below is a list of various products, some you may not even have known of, to stock up on right now. There's no time like the present to get prepared, and knowing you have invested in these products will help you sleep better at night.
Stay Bushfire Safe with a Rooftop Sprinkler
Wildfire embers can cause catastrophic damage when they are left unattended on a dry roof and in blocked gutters.
A rooftop sprinkler is a fire prevention tool that will help keep your home bush-fire safe. Once the sprinkler has been installed on your roof and attached to a garden hose, it sprays water over the roof, which stops hot embers from igniting and cools the house down.
1. SprinkleRoof Rooftop Sprinkler
When you have the SprinkleRoof Sprinkler installed on your roof, you will be able to give your home a fighting chance against insidious wildfire embers.
Made from high-quality brass, iron, and zinc, the heavy-duty impact sprinkler has a durable bracket that ensures its long-term durability even in windy weather.
The sprinkler is very easy to install in 15 minutes and can be adjusted to fit the pitch of a small to medium-sized roof. As the sprinkler has a dark color, it will blend in with most roof types.
For excellent protection against fire, the 1.4-4.5 GPM sprinkler delivers a powerful 360-degree spray that covers 3300 square feet. The threaded connections fit any standard 3/4-inch 30-60 psi. If you have a large roof, the Sprinkleroof sprinkler can also be connected to additional sprinklers for greater coverage.
SprinkleRoof offers a 60-day money-back guarantee and a lifetime warranty on the rooftop sprinkler.
Pros
- High quality
- Excellent value for money
- Good price
- Heavy-duty brass, iron, and zinc design
- Durable metal bracket stays attached in windy weather
- Wide coverage up to 3300 square feet
- Powerful 360-degree impact sprinkler
- Easy setup in 15 minutes
- Adjustable bracket has a hand-screw tightening lever
- Can be adjusted to fit the pitch of any roof
- Dark color blends in with most roof types
- Fits a standard 3/4-inch hose connection with a 30-60 psi
- Can be attached to additional sprinklers
- 60-day money-back guarantee
- Lifetime warranty
Cons
- Sprinkler's water pressure will depend on the psi of your water system
- May not be suitable for a tiled roof
- Hose connections not included
Emergency Escape Ladders
According to the National Fire Protection Association, someone in the U.S. dies in a house fire every three hours. To stop you and your family from becoming a statistic, an emergency escape ladder will help you to safely exit a burning building.
If you live in a double-story house, an escape ladder for every bedroom is a must-have and a training session with the kids on how to use it, will make them feel safe too.
2. Kidde Two-Story Fire Escape Ladder
If a fire engulfs your home, the Kidde Two-Story Fire Escape Ladder will make sure that you are not left trapped inside your home.
Specifically designed for a two-story building, the Kidde escape ladder provides an ample length up to 13 feet.
Quick and easy to use, this lightweight tangle-free ladder requires no tools to set it up. Just pull the release strap to unfurl the ladder and the hooks can be attached to most windowsills. Bright red straps on either side of the ladder are easily visible to emergency personnel.
Sturdy and durable, the Kiddie ladder is flame-resistant and has been tested to hold weights up to 1000 pounds. Its anti-slip zinc-plated steel rungs ensure a secure footing to climb down the ladder away from a fire.
The fire escape ladder folds up into a compact size and fits easily in a closet or under the bed near a window.
Kidde offers a 5-year limited warranty on the escape ladder.
Pros
- High-quality
- Very good value for money
- Good price
- 13-foot length is specially designed for 2-story buildings
- Strong, sturdy, and durable
- Tested to hold up to 1000 lbs
- Flame resistant
- Anti-slip, zinc-plated steel rungs
- High visibility bright red nylon straps
- Easy to use
- Requires no tools for assembly
- Tangle-free design
- Flame resistant
- Attaches quickly to most windows
- Lightweight
- Compact
- Easy to use
- 5-year warranty
Cons
- Designed for one-time use only
- May not fit wide windowsills
3. First Alert Three-Story Portable Fire Escape Ladder
The First Alert Three-Story Portable Fire Escape Ladder will help you to safely exit a building during a fire.
Extremely dependable, the First Alert ladder has been tested to meet ASTM standards. Its durable DuPont Cordura nylon/steel construction can hold up to 375 pounds at a time, which makes it a great emergency ladder for adults and children.
For a sure-footing, the slip-resistant epoxy-coated rungs and steel stabilizers keep your feet steady and balanced and stop the rungs from swaying as you climb down the ladder.
Setting up the ladder is very easy as it arrives fully assembled. Extra-wide hooks allow you to secure the ladder to any 20 x 32-inch high window that has a 6-13-inch thick windowsill.
You can use this ladder more than once. As it has a compact design, the ladder fits easily under a bed or in a closet.
The escape ladder also comes in a two-story or three-story design.
First Alert offers a 6-year limited warranty on the escape ladder.
Pros
- High quality
- Great value for money
- Good price
- Extra-long 24-foot fire escape ladder
- Tested to ASTM standards
- Dependable means of escape
- Strong and durable steel and nylon construction
- Safely holds up to 375 pounds at a time
- Ideal for adults and children
- Slip-resistant epoxy-coated rungs and steel stabilizers provide a steady foothold
- Well-balanced
- Extra-wide hooks fit most standard windows
- Available in a 2-story and 3-story size
- Easy to use fully assembled design
- Can be used more than once
- Compact foldable design
- 6-year limited warranty
Cons
- May need to practice first as the runs can face the wrong direction
- Can be difficult to reassemble
Defend Your Home with a Wildfire Foam Kit
Instead of watching your home become engulfed by devouring flames, a Wildfire Pre-treatment Kit is your best defense against a bush fire until emergency services arrive.
Foam is used as an effective fire-treatment and fire extinguishing wetting agent by fire departments. When the foam is used in conjunction with water, it reduces the surface tension of the water and allows it to spread and penetrate objects or vegetation fast. Another big bonus that can be gained from using foam is that you will save on water usage.
4. Home Firefighting Wildfire Pre-Treatment Kit
The Home Firefighting Wildfire Pre-treatment Kit is a simple yet effective way of applying foam onto a wildfire, or to cover vegetation and structures as a preventative treatment.
This all-in-one kit has a Foam-Fast applicator that uses the same smart foam technology used by fire departments for wildland and structural fire protection. Delivering superior fire quenching capabilities, the foam increases the effectiveness of plain water by 500%, and the 3 foam cartridges produce foam for up to one hour.
Featuring a multipurpose design, you can use the foam applicator for pre-treatment or fire extinguishment, creating fire breaks, and saturating Class-A fuels and vegetation. Safe for humans and the environment, the foam is non-toxic and 100% biodegradable.
The lightweight and rugged glass-filled nylon construction make the applicator easy to hold and ensures long-lasting durability. It can be connected with a standard ¾-inch 40+ psi garden hose.
Learning how to use your new home firefighting tool is made easier with the instructional DVD. The kit also comes with a handy case to keep everything safely stored inside.
Home Firefighting offers a 3-year warranty on the Wildfire Pre-treatment Kit.
Pros
- High quality
- Great value for money
- Good price
- Smart foam technology is utilized by professional firefighters
- Class-A foam is ideal for pre-treatment or fire extinguishment
- Increases the effectiveness of water by 500%
- Lightweight and rugged glass-filled nylon construction
- Non-toxic and biodegradable
- 3 foam cartridges last for approximately 3 hours of foam production
- Cartridges last up to 10- 20 years if they are stored in a cool, dry place
- Applicator can be attached to a standard garden hose
- Helpful instructional DVD
- Handy storage case
- 3-year warranty
Cons
- Foam dispensation will depend on your garden hose
- Can be corrosive to some metals
5. Home Firefighting Fire Hose Foam Kit
Just like a professional fireman, you can defend your home from a fire with the Home Fighting Fire Hose Foam Kit.
The Foam-Fast applicator uses the same innovative foam technology that is used by fire departments around the world. Better than using water on its own, the foam increases the effectiveness of water by 500% so that any fire is extinguished fast.
Ideal for tough environments, the rugged glass-filled bright red nylon applicator ensures long-term durability.
You can use the Foam-Fast applicator for a wide range of fire scenarios: structural protection, creating wildland fire breaks, fighting ash or embers, and saturating Class-A fuels and vegetation.
Simple and easy to use, the lightweight applicator has a self-mixing chamber, a D-handle pistol-style grip with automatic shut-off, and an aspirating nozzle for quick foam dispersal. The applicator can be used with high-pressure fire pumps and 1-inch NH or 1.5-inch NH threaded fire hoses.
This kit comes with 6 foam cartridges and each cartridge produces 30 GPM of foam for up to 1/2 hour when used with a 100 psi fire hose.
Safe for humans and the environment, the foam is 100% non-toxic and biodegradable.
The kit also includes an instructional DVD that will help you to get the best use out of the applicator.
Home Firefighting offers a 3-year warranty on the fire hose foam kit
Pros
- High quality
- Great value for money
- Good price
- Same foam as used by professional firefighters
- Ideal for class-A foam for pre-treatment or fire extinguishment
- Rugged glass-filled nylon construction
- Non-toxic and biodegradable
- Easy to use D-handle pistol grip with automatic shutoff
- Self-contained mixing chamber
- Aspirating nozzle
- Lightweight
- 6 foam cartridges last for approximately 3 hours
- Cartridges last up to 10-20 years if stored in a cool, dry location
- Helpful instructional DVD
- 3-year warranty
Cons
- May corrode some metals
- Foam production will depend on a hose's water pressure
6. Fedco Indian Smoke Chaser Backpack Fire Pump
Portable, economical, and efficient, the Fedco Indian Smoke Chaser Backpack Fire Pump is an excellent firefighting tool for a small house or garden fire.
The durable 5-gallon bag is made from heavy-duty puncture and abrasion-resistant polyester that is encased in vinyl. To stop any water leaks, the seams are electronically sealed and reinforced at all stress points.
For fast water dispersal, the economical brass combination nozzle allows you to change the water pressure from a strong stream to a light spray in seconds. The nozzle also has a positive shut-off. You can safely put out a fire as the jet of water reaches up to 30 feet.
Featuring an ergonomic design, the lightweight backpack has military spec shoulder harness straps with a holding clip to keep the pump securely positioned on your back. A center cinch strap evenly distributes weight efficiently and comfortably.
As the backpack fire pump has a collapsible design, the bag can be stored in a cupboard or drawer.
Pros
- High quality
- Great value for money
- Heavy-duty 5-gallon bag
- Durable extremely puncture and abrasion-resistant polyester fabric is encased in vinyl
- Fast and easy water dispersal
- All brass hand pump has a combination nozzle
- Reliable and economical water usage
- Water can be quickly changed from a stream to a spray
- Reaches up to 30 feet
- Positive shut-off
- Lightweight backpack-style fire pump
- Comfortable military spec shoulder harness straps are equipped with a secure holding clip
- Center cinch strap distributes weight efficiently and comfortably
- Easy to store collapsible design
Cons
- Expensive
- All the parts come separately and need to be assembled
Fire Blanket for the Home, Office, or Car
A fire blanket is a must-have survival tool for any home, office, and vehicle.
One of the most versatile fire protection and management tools, a fire blanket can be used for a wide range of emergency scenarios. As it has an advanced ability to withstand high temperatures, a fire blanket can be used to:
- Protect you from getting burnt from the flames.
- You can throw it over a person whose clothes are on fire.
- Smother a fire on a stove.
- Cover your engine when it catches fire.
A fire blanket is a good alternative tool for people who are not experienced with a fire extinguisher.
7. Idubai Fire Blanket Fiberglass Fire Emergency Blanket
Perfect for small fire emergencies in the home, office, car, or campsite, the Idubai Fire Blanket will give you peace of mind if a fire breaks out.
The fiberglass cloth has an extremely high working temperature of 1022-degrees Fahrenheit, so it is ideal for use on both liquid and grease fires.
With a multipurpose design, you can use this fire blanket for survival and fire extinguishment. It quickly quenches flames that ignite on a stovetop or barbecue. As the blanket has a large 39.3x 39.3-inch size, you can wrap it around your body to form a protective heat shield against flames. If your vehicle's engine catches fire, you can use the blanket to quickly extinguish the flames.
The Idubai fire blanket is very easy to use and there is no training required. Just use the tabs to pull the fire blanket out of the package and drape it over a fire until the flames are completely extinguished.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Very affordable price
- Perfect for small fires
- Can be used for the home, office, vehicle, and camping
- Fiberglass cloth has an extremely high working temperature up to 1022-degrees Fahrenheit
- Multipurpose design
- Extinguishes both liquid and grease fire
- Can be used for survival and fire extinguishment
- Large blanket be used as a protective shield
- Covers a stovetop or engine
- Easy to use
Cons
- Fiberglass cloth can irritate some people's skin
- Not suitable for large fires
Breath Safely with a SmokeFire Hood/Mask
Smoke inhalation is the primary cause of death during the course of fire. But when you don a smoke hood/fire mask, you will breathe easier and your eyes will be completely protected from toxic fumes while you escape from a burning building.
8. iEvac Smoke Hood/Fire Mask
Stay 100% safe from toxic smoke with the iEvac Smoke Hood/Fire Mask.
One of the most technologically advanced mask respirators on the market today, the iEvac is the only hood that is made to American standards. It has been certified by the ATSM and the SEI ( Safety Equipment Institute) and tested by the military.
For the highest level of protection, the iEvac has a silicone neck dam and the hood completely covers your head. The mask can withstand up to 1700-degrees Fahrenheit in radiant heat and keeps you safe from a wide range of harmful chemical, biological, and fire-related gases such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, sarin, smoke, and hydrogen cyanide.
Dual HEPA filters remove more than 99.996% of sub-micron particles like anthrax, smallpox and radioactive particles. The exhalation valve helps you to breathe easily which is very important in a stressful situation.
As the iEvac is made from a clear material, it gives you an improved unobstructed field of view as you run through a smoke-filled room. The 3 high-visibility reflective strips aid first responders by making you easier to locate in darkness and smoke.
This lightweight latex-free mask is very quick to don and easy to wear. It has a one-size-fits-all design and can be worn with eyeglasses, beards, and long hair. You can adjust the straps for a more comfortable fit.
Designed for long-term durability, the iEvac comes packaged in a puncture-and-waterproof vacuum-sealed bag that has a shelf life of 5 ½ years.
Pros
- Great quality
- Excellent value for money
- Technologically advanced smoke escape mask respirators
- Ground-breaking design
- Made to American standards
- Certified by the ATSM and the SEI ( Safety Equipment Institute)
- Tested by the military
- Withstands up to 1700-degrees Fahrenheit in radiant heat
- Highest level of protection
- Ideal for protection against a wide range of harmful chemical, biological, and fire-related gases
- Silicone neck dam
- Mask completely covers your head
- Dual HEPA filters remove more than 99.996% of sub-micron particles such as anthrax, smallpox and radioactive particles
- Exhalation valve allows for easier breathing
- Clear material gives an improved unobstructed field of view
- Dual filters do not obstruct your view
- 3 high-visibility reflective strips
- Lightweight and latex-free
- One-size-fits-all design
- Can be worn with eyeglasses, beards and long hair
- Adjustable straps
- Comes in a durable puncture-and-waterproof vacuum-sealed bag
- Shelf life of 5 ½ years
Cons
- Expensive
- Non-returnable once used
Baby Safety Evacuation Protection Device
One of the safest ways to evacuate a burning building with your baby or toddler is with an innovative baby safety evacuation device. Your precious little one will be protected inside this bag and you can safely lower your baby down to the ground where emergency personnel wait to attend to your child.
9. Baby Rescue Emergency Rapid Evacuation Device
Safely evacuate your baby, toddler, or pet in the event of a fire with the Baby Rescue Emergency Rapid Evacuation Device.
Made in the USA and designed by two firefighters, the unique device is created to give your little one a better chance of surviving a fire in a multi-story building.
This life-saving bag is made from the same flame-retardant ballistic nylon that is used in U.S. emergency response equipment. Its soft cushioning fabric conforms to a baby's body and the PVC coated netting allows for a free flow of fresh air to keep your baby cool and comfortable. The reflective yellow zipper makes sure that your baby is secure and a yellow nylon drawstring closes the bag snugly but prevents the child from opening it up from the inside.
You will be able to lower your baby or pet down to the ground safely as the bag can carry up to 75 lbs and its durable 60-foot grip line is specially designed for a 5-story building. Although the Baby Rescue device is very simple to use, it has clear instructions on the bag.
The bag also zips up into a compact pouch for easy storage.
You can choose from 3 colors: orange, red, and white.
Baby Rescue offers a replacement guarantee on the device.
Pros
- High qulaity
- Excellent value for money
- Made in the USA
- Life-saving baby evacuation device is designed by two firefighters
- Can be used for toddlers and pets up to 75 lbs
- Durable flame-retardant ballistic nylon
- Same material as used in emergency response equipment
- Soft cushioning fabric conforms to a baby's body
- PVC coated netting allows for a free flow of fresh air
- Reflective yellow zipper makes sure that a baby will not fall out
- Yellow nylon drawstring closes the bag snugly but prevents the child from opening it up from the inside
- 60-foot lowering strap is designed for 5-story buildings
- Zips up into a small pouch for compact storage
- Comes in orange, red, or white
Cons
- Expensive
- Only designed for one-time use
- 60-foot long lowering strap may not be suitable for all buildings
- Strap is a bit narrow
Our list of fire prevention products will hopefully help you be prepared for an emergency. Keep an eye open for our other posts on fire protection and prevention, as well as the best fire extinguisher, to ensure you and yours stay safe.
