Fire Extinguisher Sign – FS0032

Fire Extinguisher Sign – FS0032

This IMO fire control sign is a plain text plate reading “FIRE EXTINGUISHER”, used to mark the exact location of a portable fire extinguisher bracket or cabinet in plain English alongside the standard pictogram signage required throughout a vessel. The fire extinguisher sign gives crew, passengers, and visiting personnel an immediate, unambiguous text confirmation of what equipment is mounted at that point, which is especially useful in areas with mixed nationalities aboard or where a quick glance needs to register faster than interpreting a symbol.

Where this fire extinguisher sign is used

This sign is fitted directly above or beside every portable fire extinguisher bracket throughout accommodation spaces, machinery spaces, galleys, engine rooms, and open deck stowage points, giving a clear, literal label that complements the pictogram-based fire control signage used elsewhere on the vessel. Many operators specify this text sign in addition to the graphic fixed fire-extinguishing installation sign family so that equipment locations are identified both visually and in writing, satisfying flag-state and class requirements that call for text labelling of portable fire-fighting equipment.

Because portable extinguishers are frequently removed for servicing, replaced after use, or temporarily relocated during maintenance, a fixed text sign at the mounting point ensures the location itself remains clearly identified even when the extinguisher is briefly absent from its bracket. This helps crew immediately recognise where equipment should be and prompts a faster response if a unit needs to be returned or replaced.

During weekly and monthly fire equipment inspections, crew confirm that this fire extinguisher sign remains legible, securely fixed, and correctly positioned at every extinguisher mounting point covered by the vessel’s fire control plan. A sign found missing, faded, or obscured by stowed equipment should be replaced or relocated immediately, since an unlabelled mounting point slows down the location of fire-fighting equipment during an emergency.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that every portable fire extinguisher location shown on the fire control plan is clearly marked at deck level, matching the plan’s stated equipment count and position. A vessel with consistently labelled extinguisher locations demonstrates that its physical signage, fire control plan, and equipment inventory are properly aligned.

New crew are shown this sign during safety inductions and fire drills as one of the first things to look for when locating the nearest extinguisher, since recognising the plain-text label is often faster in a stressful moment than searching for a pictogram at a distance. This sign is commonly ordered alongside the fixed fire-extinguishing bottle sign used to mark fixed extinguishing agent storage more broadly, giving vessels a consistent labelling approach across both portable and fixed fire-fighting equipment.

Because this sign uses text rather than a pictogram, it also serves passenger vessels and mixed-crew operations well, where not every occupant may be familiar with IMO graphical fire safety symbols but can readily read “FIRE EXTINGUISHER” printed in plain English. Many operators fit this fire extinguisher sign as standard practice even where a pictogram alone would satisfy the minimum regulatory requirement, simply because the added clarity speeds up recognition in an emergency.

Fire extinguisher brackets and their surrounding signage are periodically inspected and function-tested by qualified technicians alongside the extinguishers themselves, including checks that the mounting point remains accessible and unobstructed. This sign should be checked at the same time to confirm it remains attached, legible, and correctly positioned at the mounting point. A worn or missing fire extinguisher sign is one of the smaller but still reportable findings during external fire safety audits, since it directly affects how quickly crew and passengers can locate fire-fighting equipment.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0032
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 extinguisher mounting point. 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? Contact us for a quote.