Heroic firefighter continues to fight wildfire despite losing both parents in a domestic fire
Even as an experienced fire fighter, he couldn’t save his own parents. What about the rest of America?
How are we protecting our loved ones?
Jeff Richardson was on duty in the fire station when the alarm sounded. He and his team responded to the call to put out a wildfire at the outskirts of California. It took them almost 15 hours to completely suppress the fire. It was a tough fight, and definitely a victory to rejoice and celebrate.
But once they arrived at the station, something was off.
The mood in the entire station felt like it wasn’t ready to celebrate, the other firemen in the station looked almost sorrowful. The fire captain called Jeff into the office…
“While you were out, we received another call, your parents’ house was on fire. The house exploded and was almost burnt to the ground. It took 2 hours to put out the fire completely.”
“They were both trapped in the master bedroom throughout the duration. We managed to rescue them and sent them to the hospital immediately. But unfortunately, they still succumbed to severe smoke inhalation. I am so sorry for your loss.” says the fire captain.
“How could I let this happen to my own parents?”
The news dropped like a bomb, leaving Jeff’s heart in pieces, just like his parents’ home. Emotionally shattered, Jeff locked himself up in his room day and night. His appetite was gone just like his parents, and so was his will to live.
“I am a firefighter myself, how could I let this happen to my own parents? If I were there, none of this would happen.” – Jeff Richardson
He sank into a deep state of depression. But all these took a turn thanks to Jeff’s wife.
His wife’s wise words brought back his will to live.
“Don’t let their deaths go to waste!” Jeff’s wife said to him.
His wife’s words struck Jeff hard, and brought back purpose to his life.
“I need to do something to prevent anyone else from experiencing this pain. I lost my parents to the fire simply because there wasn't any tool at home that could help them escape.”
“A fire takes only 4 minutes to get uncontrollable, but firefighters take an average of 5 minutes to get ready and reach the fire scene. When it comes to a fire breakout, every minute counts.”
“We need something more accessible and easier to use, so that people can first save themselves before things go out of hand. That’s why I created the FireMaster™ Blanket.” – Jeff Richarson
The FireMaster™ Blanket
The FireMaster™ Blanket is the most effective device when it comes to fire safety. Better than the fire extinguisher, it is inexpensive and doesn’t require maintenance. It is simple and can be used by adults and kids alike.
Made of a fireproof fabric constructed with woven lightweight fiberglass. It is flame-retardant and can withstand temperatures of up to 1650 degrees Fahrenheit. And because it is lightweight and compact, you can easily grab it at a moment’s notice.
This blanket is designed to extinguish starting fires, by placing it over the fire to smother it. This way, it can eliminate all risks before the fire becomes uncontrollable.
Besides that, wrapping yourself with this blanket helps you to move in and around the fire, ideal for when the flames are blocking the exit or if you are trying to help others get out.
“I just wish we had this earlier.”
Since the launch of the FireMaster™ Blanket, there has been a rise of reported fire incident, particularly in the last month. But it’s not all bad news. The fire department noticed a trend when the FireMaster™ Blanket is used. The number of fire-related deaths reduced immensely.
“Most of the houses equipped with the FireMaster™ Blanket did not experience as much damage compared to those without. In many fire rescues, we see residents safely wrapped in FireMaster™ Blanket outside of the fire. They needed our service merely to put out the uncontrollable fire.” – Fire Captain
We may be well aware of fire safety, but most of us do not have the proper equipment in cases of emergency. Due to the cost and maintenance needed, not many homes are equipped with fire extinguishers, which exposes American homes to higher risks of uncontrollable fire.
The FireMaster™ Blanket is here to fill that gap and make a difference. Just because it hasn’t happened, doesn’t mean it never will. Protect your home and loved ones, gear up with FireMaster™ Blanket.