Fireplace Screens Fire screens are normally solid sheets of metal infused for protection against direct heat and used as a safety measure to stop spitting wood from coming off the fire. Correctly positioned, our fire guards they will keep the hot splinters within the hearth area of the fireplace. Please note that fire guards are not a complete safe guards and should not be left unattended for long periods. No one likes a smoldering carpet so finally our Fire Guards are back once again, after a resounding success last year we’ve now increased the range to include a larger choice of 3 fold decorative fireplace guards. In 3 different finishes.