Would you dare to set something on fire right in the middle of a fire drill? This domestically produced material withstood flames exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius.

On June 2, the Shanghai Fire and Rescue Bureau organized a practical demonstration of new-generation firefighting capabilities and a professional skills competition, during which a special “live-fire test” drew significant attention.

Leaders in attendance included Wu Wei, Member of the Standing Committee of the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee and Executive Vice Mayor; Zhang Lei, Deputy Secretary-General of the Municipal Government; Liu Bin, Director of the Municipal Emergency Management Bureau; Liang Yunhong, Director of the Municipal Fire and Rescue Bureau; and Wang Baoguo, Political Commissar.

As a leading innovator in the field of ultra-high-temperature non-combustible materials, BlackFire was invited to participate in this event, showcasing a range of “non-combustible” products. Among them, an extreme fire resistance demonstration of carbon fiber firefighting suits became the focal point of the event.

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Could it withstand a continuous stream of flames reaching over 1,000 degrees Celsius?

At the event, Xing Bin, Founder and CEO of BlackFire, personally conducted a demonstration, subjecting a mannequin clad in BlackFire carbon fiber firefighting gear to a continuous flame exposure test.

As the flames surged, intense heat rapidly engulfed the entire test area.

When exposed to direct flames reaching temperatures of over 1,000 degrees Celsius, the Black Fire carbon fiber firefighting suit maintained its structural integrity throughout the test, showing no signs of burning, melting, or dripping. The fabric surface exhibited only slight carbonization marks, and the mannequin remained completely intact.

This demonstration vividly demonstrated the core property of carbon fiber fabric—its inherent non-flammability—proving that it can provide firefighters with a reliable thermal protective barrier even in extremely high-temperature environments. The performance received high praise from attending officials and frontline firefighters.

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Firefighting Training Faces New Challenges

This event closely adheres to the core principles of real-world application, technology-driven innovation, and comprehensive training for all personnel. It features practical training exercises designed around typical scenarios such as flood and typhoon response in megacities, high-rise buildings, large-span industrial facilities, and new energy-related fires. By integrating new equipment, cutting-edge technology, and innovative tactics, the event comprehensively hones the team’s new-generation combat capabilities.

During the practical exercise on responding to fires in new energy vehicles, the Shanghai Fire Department demonstrated several proven and highly effective specialized response strategies to address industry challenges such as rapid battery thermal runaway, high risk of reignition, and the difficulty of handling such incidents.

Among these, the “Rapid Smoke and Fire Suppression Method Using Fire Blankets” utilizes new-generation fire-resistant blankets capable of withstanding temperatures of 800–1,200°C. In conjunction with vehicle-moving robots, this method relocates burning vehicles to open areas, where the vehicle is fully enveloped by the fire blanket to rapidly suppress smoke, halt the spread of flames, and mitigate risks. Currently, this tactic has been incorporated into the Shanghai Fire Department’s standardized procedures for responding to new energy vehicle fires.

In response to new energy fires, fire blankets may appear ordinary, but they play a critical role in containing flames, suppressing smoke, and mitigating risks.

BlackFire’s independently developed Black Fire carbon fiber ultra-high-temperature non-flammable fire blanket is precisely designed to meet these operational requirements. Made from a new inherently non-flammable carbon fiber material, this fire blanket has a limiting oxygen index of up to 57% and can withstand temperatures exceeding 1,300°C. It also offers advantages such as softness against the skin, ease of manual handling, and reusability, making it better suited to the complex and ever-changing demands of frontline firefighting and rescue operations.

When flames strike, firefighters are the first to rush into the fray; materials, meanwhile, should serve as their most reliable support.

From a single fire suit to a fire blanket, BlackFire remains dedicated to innovation in intrinsically non-flammable technology. We aim to provide firefighters with more time and build a stronger line of defense for life safety through safer, more reliable new materials.

“Let materials protect lives” is not just a slogan—it is a mission of continuous exploration.