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 fire prevention 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 product/tool that will help keep your home bushfire 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° spray that covers 3300-square-feet. The threaded connections fit any standard ¾-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° 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 ¾-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 US dies in a house fire every 3 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 fire prevention product 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 2-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 1000lbs. 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-feet length is specially designed for 2-story buildings
- Strong, sturdy, and durable
- Tested to hold up to 1000lbs
- 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
- Five-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 375lbs 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 2-story or 3-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-feet fire escape ladder
- Tested to ASTM standards
- Dependable means of escape
- Strong and durable steel and nylon construction
- Safely holds up to 375lbs 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
- Six-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 Home Wildfire Protection System is your best defense against a bush fire until emergency services arrive.
These professional-style fire prevention and management tools are either designed to pump water or foam onto the flames or apply a fire retardant spray onto vegetation to create a protective firebreak around a property.
Whether you choose the JJS Fire Supply Portable Home Wildfire Protection Pump and Hose System or the KOMODO FIRE SYSTEMS Fire Retardant Spray Kit, your home and belongings will have the best chance of surviving a fire.
4. JJS Fire Supply Portable Home Wildfire Protection Pump and Hose System
If you own a swimming pool, the JJS Fire Supply Portable Home Wildfire Protection Pump and Hose System is a must-have fire management tool.
Instead of waiting for fire emergency services to arrive, this high-pressure, reliable, and efficient pump is just like having a fire truck permanently stationed on your property. You will be able to save your home and valuables from ravaging fire by using the 10,000-30,000-gallons of water stored in your backyard swimming pool.
The all-in-one package includes a gas-powered pump that is driven by an extra-strong 6.5 HP 4-stroke single-cylinder Champion engine; a 100-feet, 1½-inch single jacket fire hose, a nozzle with fog to stream settings, a 12-feet, 2-inch PVC suction hose with the fittings and adapters connected, a California and EPA-approved wheel and-handle system, and a weather-resistant storage cover.
As well as pumping out 158-gallons of water per minute that can reach up to 50-65-feet, the JJS Fire Supply pump and hose system can also be used to apply Barricade Fire Gel or Class A Foam. Very easy to use, the pump has a lawn-mower style pull-start design and the wheel and handle system makes the pump easy to transport.
The fire hose has a strong lining that protects it as you drag the hose around. Its metal frame around the pump is very sturdy, and the fittings and connectors are strong.
JJS Fire Supply offers a 14-day return policy and lifetime phone technical support. This durable pump and hose system will last for 10-20-years if stored in a garage or shed.
Pros
- High quality
- Great value for money
- Reliable and effective
- Gas-powered pump is powered by an extra-strong 6.5 HP 4-stroke single-cylinder Champion engine
- 100-feet, 1½-inch single jacket fire hose has a nozzle with fog to stream settings
- 12-feet, 2-inch PVC suction hose with the fittings and adapters connected
- California and EPA-approved wheel and handle system
- Pumps out 158-gallons of water per minute and the spray reaches 50-65-feet
- Can also be used to apply Barricade Fire Gel or Class A Foam
- Easy to use lawnmower-style pull-start design and easy to transport
- Weather-resistant cover
- Strong hose lining, sturdy metal frame, strong fittings, and connectors
- Lifetime phone technical support
- Durable design can last up to 10-20 years
Cons
- Expensive
- Uses only non-ethanol gas
5. KOMODO FIRE SYSTEMS Fire Retardant Spray Kit
If you live in a high-hazard fire-prone area, invest in the KOMODO FIRE SYSTEMS Fire Retardant 5- gallon Spray Kit.
If fire threatens your home and property, the KOMODO FIRE SYSTEMS fire retardant spray is the ultimate perimeter shield solution against wildfires. It will create a defensible fire break around your property that will give you time to ward off the fire until emergency services arrive.
Proudly made in the US, and praised by fire and forestry professionals, KOMODO’s technologically advanced spray effectively neutralizes the threat of combustion and fire on vegetation sources.
When cellulosic growth such as dried grass, weeds, shrubs, trees, and other types of fuels are treated with the spray, the treated areas will block approaching fire fronts so that structures and properties that are at risk are protected.
Safe for people, plants, and wildlife, the spray is water-based, non-toxic, biodegradable. Once the powder is diluted in water, you only have to apply it once and it has built-in rain and weather protection.
The spray will cover a wide 1000-2000-square-feet of vegetation but the number of coats required will depend on the wind and types of vegetation in that area.
This kit comes with a lithium-ion battery-powered backpack sprayer, a mixing bucket, four 5lbs bags of Komodo K-101 proprietary powder, a mixer, a funnel, gloves, masks, goggles, and multiple nozzles: stream, fan, and mist mode.
Easy to use, the DIY kit comes with an instruction manual.
KOMODO FIRE SYSTEMS offers a 30-day refund guarantee on the fire retardant spray kit.
Pros
- High quality
- Excellent value for money
- Proudly made in the US
- Praised by fire and forestry professionals
- Creates a defensible fire break around a property
- Technologically advanced proprietary powder
- Effectively neutralizes the threat of combustion and fire on vegetation sources
- Can be used on dried grass, weeds, shrubs, trees, and other types of fuels
- Safe for people, plants, and wildlife
- Spray is water-based, non-toxic, and biodegradable
- Easy to use
- Built-in rain and weather protection
- DIY kit includes a lithium-ion battery-powered backpack sprayer, a mixing bucket, four 5lbs bags of Komodo K-101 proprietary powder, a mixer, a funnel, gloves, masks, and goggles
- Multiple nozzles provide full coverage
- Instructional manual
Cons
- Expensive
- Coverage will depend on the wind and types of vegetation
6. Indian Fedco Smoke Chaser Fire Pump
Portable, economical, and efficient, the Indian Fedco Smoke Chaser 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 and fire prevention product 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. AKSIPO Fire Blanket
Perfect for small fire emergencies in the home, office, car, or campsite, the AKSIPO Fire Blanket will give you peace of mind if a fire breaks out.
The fiberglass cloth has an extremely high working temperature of 1022°F, 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 39.3 x 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 AKSIPO 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°F
- 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 Full Face Respirator Mask
Smoke inhalation is the primary cause of death during a fire. However, when you don a full-face respirator mask, you will breathe easier and your eyes will be completely protected from toxic fumes while you escape from a burning building. This type of mask also provides excellent protection against dust and a range of dangerous chemicals.
8. Parcil PT100 Full Face Respirator Mask
Stay 100% safe during any emergency with the Parcil PT100 Full Face Respirator Mask.
This professional-style ASTM-tested full-face respirator mask is a safe and reliable solution for people who are seeking strong protection for their eyes, face, mouth, and airways.
Perfect for home or industrial use, the Parcil face mask safeguards you against a wide range of chemical agents, organic vapors, strong odors, dangerous gases, smoke, and dust. Featuring a heavy-duty, durable design, the anti-fog full face shield is made from impact-resistant, scratch, and stain-resistant silicone which protects you from high-speed flying debris.
Dual carbon activated filters remove 95% of particulates down to 0.3 microns. The filters are easy to remove and install and can be replaced with industry-standard bayonet cartridges. The exhaust valve and 2 intake valves are strategically placed on the mask to provide cooler airflow and help you to breathe easily.
As the face shield has a dual convex shape, it offers a wider field of view of more than 200°. You will be able to communicate easily with others as the large voice amplification diaphragm design allows for very good sound transmission through the mask.
This ergonomic and lightweight mask is very easy to don and wear. Its 5-point adjustable harness has adjustable elasticized rubber straps. The nasal/oral cup and face seal are lined with soft, natural rubber to create a comfortable and airtight fit.
Parcil offers a 30-day return policy, a 100% money-back guarantee, and a 1-year factory warranty on the full face respiratory mask.
Pros
- High quality
- Very good value for money
- Good price
- Perfect for home and industrial use
- Professional-style face mask
- Safety tested by the ATSM
- Full face mask provides the highest level of protection
- Ideal for use against a wide range of harmful chemicals, gases, smoke, and dust
- Dual carbon activated filters remove 95% of micron particulates
- Filters are easy to remove and install
- Heavy-duty full face mask is made from impact-resistant, scratch, and stain-resistant silicone
- Exhaust valve and the 2 intake valves provide cooler air flow
- Large voice amplification diaphragm that ensures sound transmission through the mask
- Clear material gives an unobstructed field of view of more than 200°
- Ergonomic, lightweight, and comfortable
- Easy to use
- Five-point harness has adjustable elasticized rubber straps
- Nasal/oral cup and face seal are lined with soft, natural rubber
- Creates an airtight fit
- Can be worn with beards and long hair
- 30-day return policy
- 100% money-back guarantee
- One-year factory warranty
Cons
- Not designed for use with glasses
- May not fit comfortably when used with a safety helmet
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, or even your pet, down to the ground where emergency personnel wait to attend to your child.
9. X-IT Escape Bag
Safely evacuate your baby or pet in the event of a fire with the X-IT Escape Bag.
This life-saving bag is created to give your little one a better chance of surviving a fire in a multi-story building.
The large 30 x 20-inch bag is made of strong and sturdy mesh and it has plenty of room for small children under 5-years old and small pets like a 10lb terrier. Your child or pet will be cool and comfortable inside the bag as the breathable mesh allows for a free flow of fresh air.
The bright yellow color makes the bag easy to see as you lower the bag out of the window. Its Velcro closure and wrap-around handle stop your child from opening the bag and climbing out.
You will be able to lower your baby or pet down to the ground safely as the bag has been tested to 450lbs and is rated for 150lbs. The instructions are on the bag and the bag also folds up for easy storage.
Its 33-feet lowering strap is tangle-free and is designed for a 4-story building.
X-IT Products also makes emergency fire escape ladders for 2, 3, and 4-story buildings.
The bag is covered by a 15-year limited warranty but if you use the bag in a documented emergency, X-IT Products will replace it for free.
Pros
- High quality
- Very good value for money
- Can be used for toddlers and small pets
- Strong and sturdy bag
- Cool and comfortable breathable mesh
- Large bag has a bright yellow color
- Velcro closure
- Wrap around handle
- Tested to 450lbs and rated for up to 150lbs
- Tangle-free 33-feet lowering strap is designed for 4-story buildings
- Zips up into a small pouch for compact storage
- Emergency ladders are available for 2, 3, and 4-story buildings
- Free replacement guarantee if used in a documented emergency
- 15-year limited warranty
Cons
- Expensive
- Not designed for large pets
- Lowering strap may not be suitable for all buildings
- Velcro closure can be difficult to close
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 your family stay safe.
