Dussehra, Durga Puja pandals, Diwali melas and cracker stalls all bring open flame and big crowds to one place. The sites that get through the season without trouble are the ones that keep the right fire kit within a few steps of every risk point, and have a volunteer who knows how to use it. A fire blanket smothers a small fire in seconds, a sand bucket kills a spark before it spreads, and a fire suit lets your responder work close to the flames. This guide covers KT India's festival fire range, which product suits which job, how to use each one, and how to build a kit for your ground, pandal or stall.

A fire blanket hung on the stall pole puts out a small fire before the crowd even notices.
Choose the right product for the job

Product	Best for	Key details
Fire Blanket 1.0 x 2.0	Cracker stalls, food stalls, pandal kitchens, generator points	Fibreglass, 1.0 m x 2.0 m, about 0.86 kg, quick-pull tabs on a wall or pole pouch
Water Jel Fire Blanket	First aid posts and fire teams at large grounds	Gel-soaked blanket in 6 ft x 5 ft and 8 ft x 6 ft sizes, CDSCO certified, gamma-sterilised at BARC, cools burns and wraps a person whose clothes have caught fire
Fire Bucket	Sand or water at every stall row, effigy cordon and fireworks zone	Galvanised sheet, 9 litre, red outside and white inside, round bottom so it is always kept on a hook, not used for anything else
Fire Bucket Stand for 4 Bucket	A fixed fire point that everyone can spot	Red powder-coated MS square tube, 3.5 ft high, 3 ft wide, roof keeps rain and dust out of the sand, four hooks
Aluminized Fire Suit 3 Layer	The responder who stands closest to the effigy or fireworks launch area	Aluminised proximity suit, reflects radiant heat so the wearer can approach a large fire
Flame Retardant Cotton Fire Suit	Volunteers, electricians and stall-line marshals working all evening	100% cotton FR coverall, 240 gsm, lasts 50 washes, reflective tape on shoulders, arms and legs, EN ISO 11612, sizes S to XXXL

Blanket, bucket or suit?
Think in three layers. The first layer is the person standing at the risk point: the stall owner, the cook, the pandal electrician. Give them a fire blanket and a sand bucket, because they will reach the fire first. The second layer is the fire point: a four-bucket stand every 30 to 40 metres along stall rows and around the effigy cordon, next to your extinguishers. The third layer is the response team: one or two people in aluminised suits near the Ravan Dahan or fireworks area, and marshals in FR coveralls through the ground.
How to use a fire blanket, step by step

1. Pull the tabs. Grip both tabs and pull the blanket straight down out of its pouch. It opens as it comes out.
2. Shield your hands. Turn the top edge back over your hands, so the blanket sits between you and the flames.
3. Lay it, don't throw it. Step in and lay the blanket over the fire from the near side, moving it away from you. Cover the burning dustbin, pan or stall box completely.
4. Cut the power or gas. If it is a cooking or electrical point, switch off the gas cylinder or the supply.
5. Leave it on. Keep the blanket in place for at least 15 minutes so the fire cannot reignite, then lift it carefully.
6. If clothes catch fire: stop, drop and roll the person, then wrap them in the blanket from the neck down. Use the Water Jel blanket at the first aid post to cool the burns.

An aluminised suit lets your responder stay close to the effigy while the crowd stays behind the barricade.
Using fire buckets and the stand
Fill the fire buckets with dry, sieved sand for stalls, generators and fuel points, and with water for paper and cloth decorations away from electrical lines. Hang them on the stand so they are never borrowed for cleaning or cooking; the round bottom is designed for exactly that. To use one, lift it off the hook, hold the handle in one hand and the base in the other, and pour the sand at the base of the flames, not the top. After the effigy has burnt, marshals walk the ground with sand buckets and cover every glowing patch before the crowd is let back in. Refill and rehang every bucket the same night.
Wearing the fire suits
The Aluminized Fire Suit reflects radiant heat, so the wearer can approach a large fire, guide the fire tender crew or put out burning debris that falls near the cordon. Put it on before the effigy is lit, close every fastening and keep the visor down. The Flame Retardant Cotton Fire Suit is comfortable for a full evening and the reflective tape makes your marshals easy to find in the crowd and the dark. Issue them to everyone handling fireworks, generators and temporary wiring.

After the burning, marshals cover every glowing patch with sand before people walk back in.
Build a kit for your site

• Cracker or diya stall: one fire blanket on the front pole and two sand buckets under the counter. Many licensing authorities ask to see sand and water at the stall, so this also helps with inspection.
• Durga Puja pandal or Garba venue: one four-bucket stand at the entry and one near the generator, a fire blanket in the bhog kitchen, and FR coveralls for the electrician and volunteers.
• Ravan Dahan ground or fireworks show: bucket stands every 30 to 40 metres around the cordon, two aluminised suits for the response team, FR coveralls for marshals, and a Water Jel blanket at the first aid post.
• Housing society or office Diwali event: a fire blanket and a bucket stand near the rangoli and diya area and wherever crackers will be lit.

Brief your team before the first night
Spend ten minutes with every stall owner and volunteer. Show them where the nearest fire point is, let each one pull and lay a practice blanket, and agree who calls the fire brigade (101) and who keeps the crowd back. Keep fireworks storage away from cooking and generators, keep the walkways clear, and walk the ground once more with a sand bucket after the last guest leaves.
Frequently asked questions
What size fire blanket do I need for a stall?
The 1.0 x 2.0 m fire blanket covers a dustbin, cooking pan or stack of boxes easily and is light enough to hang on a pole.
Can a fire blanket be reused?
A fibreglass fire blanket that has been used on a fire should be replaced. Keep a spare at every site so one is always ready.
Sand or water in the fire buckets?
Sand near generators, fuel, cooking gas and electrical points; water for paper, cloth and wood away from electricity. Many sites keep two of each on a four-bucket stand.
What is the difference between the aluminised suit and the FR cotton suit?
The aluminised suit is for working close to a large fire. The FR cotton coverall is everyday protection for marshals and electricians who work near flame all evening.
What is the Water Jel blanket for?
It is a sterile, gel-soaked blanket for burns. Wrap it around a person whose clothes caught fire or who has a burn, then take them to hospital.
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