Fire Fighting Equipment Stored Inside Sign – FS0052

Fire Fighting Equipment Stored Inside Sign – FS0052

This IMO fire control sign marks a locker, cabinet, or compartment where firefighting equipment is stored, using the standard firefighter’s helmet pictogram with plain wording and the IMO flame symbol. The fire fighting equipment stored inside sign lets crew identify a storage point at a glance, even when the equipment itself is out of sight behind a closed door or panel.

Where this fire fighting equipment stored inside sign is used

This sign is mounted on lockers, cabinets, and enclosed compartments that hold firefighting equipment not otherwise visible from the passageway or deck, such as spare hoses, nozzles, breathing apparatus sets, or additional extinguishers kept in reserve. Because this equipment is stored out of sight, this sign is the only visual cue crew have that firefighting gear is available at that location, making clear and consistent application essential.

On vessels with multiple equipment storage points across different decks and fire zones, this sign is applied consistently to every relevant locker or cabinet so that crew responding to an alarm can quickly identify where reserve or specialised equipment is kept, rather than relying on memory or searching multiple compartments. This consistency also helps visiting surveyors confirm that all equipment noted on the vessel’s fire control plan has a correctly signed storage location.

During fire drills, this sign is used as a reference point for crew rehearsing retrieval of stored equipment, confirming they know which lockers hold which items before they are needed in an actual emergency. Any locker found with a missing, damaged, or illegible sign should be corrected immediately, since crew unaware that equipment is stored behind a particular door may waste critical time searching elsewhere.

This fire fighting equipment stored inside sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that firefighting equipment storage locations shown on the vessel’s fire control plan are present, correctly labelled, and match the equipment actually held inside. Accurate storage signage is a standard item reviewed during these inspections, since it directly affects how quickly crew can equip themselves during a fire response.

New crew are shown fire fighting equipment stored inside sign locations during safety inductions, since knowing where reserve equipment is kept, not just where equipment is visibly mounted, is part of a complete understanding of a vessel’s firefighting resources. This sign is commonly ordered alongside other primary firefighting signage such as the fire extinguisher sign and the fire hose sign, so a vessel’s full range of firefighting equipment, visible and stored, is clearly and consistently marked.

Storage lockers and their signage are reviewed during routine equipment audits and after any refit or reorganisation of equipment storage, and this sign should be checked at the same time to confirm it remains correctly positioned, legible, and accurate to what is actually stored inside. A locker repurposed during works and left with an outdated sign is a common finding during external fire safety audits and should be corrected as soon as it is identified.

Because the whole purpose of this sign is to compensate for equipment being out of sight, it is worth pairing it with an inventory list inside the locker door, so crew who open it can confirm all listed items are present and in good condition. Keeping that internal inventory current alongside the external sign gives a fuller picture of readiness than the sign alone can provide.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0052
IMPA: 33.6149
ISSA: 47.561.49
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 on or beside the storage locker or cabinet. 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.