Fire blankets are used to extinguish fires by using them as a barrier between the fire and other items that may be at risk. To place the blanket on top of the fire, drape it over anything near the fire, like tables or chairs. From there, cover everything completely with one side of the blanket having resistance against heat (the hot side) facing down and shielding objects underneath; use another layer of protection within reach underneath to further protect delicate objects if necessary. Next, take any other wet materials like clothing or towels and put them on top before rolling up corners for quick release.