Containment vs. Suppression: Why Fire Blankets Matter and How to Use Them Correctly

posted by NAFECO

(Decatur, AL - June 2, 2026) - EV and lithium-ion battery fires are changing the risk profile for first responders. Join Bridgehill and NAFECO for a free live webinar on why containment, not suppression, is becoming a critical first step in modern firefighting, and how EV fire blankets can dramatically improve safety and control.

In this webinar we will cover:

• Welcome & introduction
• The EV Fire Challenge
• Suppression vs. Containment
• Containment vs. Suppression: What is the difference?
• Proper Fire Blanket Use & Safety
• Webinar will last 30 minutes with 15 minutes for questions

Learn directly from the manufacturer and strengthen your operational readiness for modern fire incidents.

This webinar is hosted in collaboration with Bridgehill and NAFECO.

About NAFECO

Founded in 1968 by Jerrell Oaks, NAFECO is headquartered in Decatur, Alabama, and is one of the Southeast’s most trusted suppliers of public safety fire apparatus, equipment, and uniforms. Serving fire departments, law enforcement agencies, EMS providers, and industrial safety organizations across 15 states with more than 200 employees, NAFECO delivers the quality, expertise, and service that life-safety missions demand.