Some devices are fairly inexpensive, work well for the purpose for which they were designed and have a proven record of success in the field under actual conditions. Regard these as essential items. Other devices may be cost prohibitive for the average building tenant. Furthermore, some may not have a proven record of success under actual field conditions by untrained personnel. It is therefore best to weigh the likely threats and facility vulnerabilities against the costs of mitigation.

The blankets have another use for smothering or containing small fires. These fire blankets come in a rather compact size, with some wall-mountable in an aluminum storage container. A person just pulls on a set of tabs to open. Fire blankets can also be reused after a fire. One can simply wash it, roll it up and then reinsert the blanket into the storage canister.