Fire Pump Start Button Sign – FS0064

Fire Pump Start Button Sign – FS0064

This IMO fire control sign marks a remote start button for a fire pump, using the standard firefighter’s helmet pictogram with plain wording and the IMO flame symbol. The fire pump start button sign lets crew locate the correct control quickly, so water pressure can be brought onto the fire main or a specific fire fighting system without delay during an emergency.

Where this fire pump start button sign is used

This sign is mounted directly above or beside a remote start button for a fire pump, typically found at fire control stations, on bridge wings, and at other locations where crew need to start fire pumps without having to reach the pump room itself. Remote start capability is a key part of a vessel’s fire fighting arrangements, since a fire in or near the pump room could otherwise prevent a fire pump from being started locally.

On vessels with multiple remote start points serving different fire pumps or fire zones, this fire pump start button sign is applied consistently at every location so that crew can identify the correct button without hesitation during an emergency. This consistency also supports visiting surveyors confirming that remote fire pump controls shown on the vessel’s fire control plan are present and correctly marked.

During fire drills, this sign reinforces crew familiarity with where remote start buttons are located and which pump or system each one controls, since starting the wrong pump, or failing to find the right button quickly, delays water reaching the fire. Any start button found without this sign, or with a sign that has faded or become illegible, should be corrected immediately, since confusion at a critical control during an active fire is a genuine safety risk.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that remote fire pump start controls shown on the vessel’s fire control plan are present, correctly positioned, and clearly signed. Accurate signage at fire pump controls is a standard item reviewed during these inspections, given how central fire pump operation is to a vessel’s whole fire fighting capability.

New crew are shown fire pump start button sign locations during safety inductions and fire fighting system familiarisation, since knowing how to start a fire pump remotely is basic fire safety knowledge expected of crew with fire fighting duties. This sign is commonly found alongside other primary firefighting signage such as the fire extinguisher sign and the fire point sign, so a vessel’s fire fighting control points are clearly and consistently marked.

Remote fire pump start controls are reviewed during routine equipment audits and after any refit or reconfiguration of the fire main system, and this sign should be checked at the same time to confirm it remains correctly positioned and legible. A control relocated during works and left without an updated sign is a common finding during external fire safety audits and should be corrected as soon as it is identified.

Because a fire pump that cannot be started quickly leaves the whole fire fighting system without water pressure, keeping this sign clear and visible is as important as keeping the pump itself in working order.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0064
IMPA: 33.6159
ISSA: 47.561.59
Compliant: IMO Resolution A.1116(30)

• Fire-retardant marine-grade material
• Available in non-glow vinyl, general purpose glow, or DNV Wheelmark certified Class C / Class D photoluminescent film
• Waterproof and saltwater resistant
• Glossy wipe-clean finish
• Peel-and-stick installation, no tools or drilling

Supplied ready to apply directly above or beside the fire pump start button. Available in the standard size shown above.

This sign is produced to IMO fire control symbol specifications for consistent recognition across international fleets. Need a different size or a custom layout? Contact us for a quote.