Is your workplace truly prepared for a fast-moving fire emergency?
When a fire breaks out, protecting people is the priority - especially when staff are working remotely or travelling.
Personal Protection Fire Blankets provide a simple, effective layer of safety in situations where every second counts. Creswick Woollen Mills’ wool fire blankets are designed with one goal in mind: protecting people when it matters most.
What is a Personal Protection Fire Blanket – and how is it different?
Personal Protection Fire Blankets are engineered to shield people from radiant heat, airborne embers and direct flame exposure during emergency situations.
At the core of every Creswick fire blanket is natural wool – a fibre that is inherently flame resistant. Wool protects against radiant heat and ember attack, does not melt or drip and forms a protective char layer when exposed to flame.
For higher-risk environments, the addition of flame-retardant synthetics and Aramid fibres (added to our R2 and DC10) enhances durability, strength and heat resistance for improved protection during emergencies.
Within our range, protection levels vary by material composition.
Advanced Wool & Aramid Protection (R2 and DC10)
The R2 and DC10 Personal Protection Blankets combine:
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- Natural wool – a fibre that is naturally flame resistant, insulating and self-extinguishing.
- Aramid fibre – a high-performance material used in protective clothing for firefighters and defence applications.
This wool-aramid blend creates a highly protective yet flexible barrier, specifically designed for exposure to intense radiant heat and flame. These blankets are trusted by fire authorities for professional and emergency response use.
Pure Wool Protection (Pure Wool Blanket)
Our Pure Wool Personal Protection Blanket is constructed primarily from natural wool, enhanced with a small percentage of flame-retardant synthetic fibre.
While lighter in weight, it still provides critical protection against radiant heat and embers, making it well suited for personal vehicle preparedness in bushfire-prone areas.
Why do businesses have a duty of care to provide personal fire protection?
Under Australian workplace safety expectations, employers should take reasonable steps to protect staff from foreseeable risks – including fire.
This is particularly critical for:
- Regional businesses operating near bushland
- Field staff and sales reps traveling through high-risk areas
- Transport, logistics and fleet-bases teams
- Farms, wineries and rural operations
A personal protection fire blanket provides:
- Immediate thermal protection
- A simple, non-technical safety tool
- Peace of mind for employers and staff
Which Creswick fire blanket is right for your workplace?
Creswick offers a range of Personal Protection Fire Blankets designed to suit different workplace fire risks - from low-risk office environments and vehicle fleets to rural operations and higher-exposure worksites. Each blanket is engineered using specific fibre compositions, weights, and performance classifications to provide appropriate protection for different risk levels.
Selecting the right fire blanket depends on factors such as the environment it will be used in, the level of potential fire exposure, and how frequently it may be required. Understanding these factors helps ensure the correct level of protection is in place for your workplace.
For Offices, Vehicles and Light Commercial Settings
Personal Protection Pure Wool Fire Blanket – Single Use.
Made primarily from wool with a small percentage of flame-retardant synthetic fibre, this lightweight blanket provides dependable protection. It is endorsed by the Country Fire Authority as a personal protection blanket for drivers in bushfire-prone areas and is designed to be disposed of after exposure to radiant heat or flame.
Suited to:
- Office emergency kits
- Work vehicles
- Mobile and remote staff
For Regional, Rural and Higher-Risk Workplaces
R2 Personal Protection Aramid Wool Fire Blanket – Single Use.
Developed in conjunction with the Rural Fire Service and meeting AS4824 (int) standards, the R2 blanket combines natural wool with Aramid fibre for enhanced protection against radiant heat. It is carried by the Fire and Rescue NSW and is designed for single use only, requiring disposal after exposure to flame or heat.
Suited to:
- Regional and rural businesses
- Agricultural and outdoor operations
- Emergency response and evacuation kits
For High-Exposure and Operational Environments
DC10 Personal Protection Aramid Wool Fire Blanket – Multi Use.
The DC10 is Creswick’s most robust personal protection blanket. Featuring a higher percentage of Aramid fibre and a heavier weight, it is used by Country Fire Authority volunteers and carried on CFA fire trucks. Classified as a multi-use blanket, it is strong enough for repeated deployment and may be used as a stretcher once it has already been through a fire.
Suited to:
- Warehouses and depots
- Fleet and transport hubs
- High-exposure worksites and large teams
Choosing the right fire blanket ensures your workplace is equipped with the appropriate level of protection, tailored to your workplace environment, risk profile and emergency preparedness requirements.
Why are multi-pack fire blanket solutions ideal for businesses?
For organisations with multiple staff or vehicles, Creswick’s value packs make it easy to roll our protection consistently. Available options include 2-packs, 6-packs and 10-packs.
These packs help businesses:
- Standardise safety equipment
- Simplify procurement
- Ensure coverage across teams and locations
What do emergency authorities recommend?
Fire authorities consistently emphasise personal protection as part of emergency preparedness.
Both the Country Fire Authority (CFA) and NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) highlight the importance of protective equipment for high-risk environments and evacuation scenarios.
Personal protection fire blankets are commonly included in:
- Emergency kits
- Vehicle safety planning
- Bushfire readiness advice
Why choose Creswick Woollen Mills for workplace fire protection?
- Trusted by emergency services
- Naturally flame resistant materials
- Designed for real-world use
For over 75 years, Creswick Woollen Mills has been crafting wool products designed to perform when it matters most.
Protect Your People. Strengthen Your Safety Plan.
Explore Creswick’s range of Personal Protection Fire Blankets and multi-pack solutions and equip your workplace with protection you can trust.
