Fire Hose Identification Sign – FS0072

Fire Hose Identification Sign – FS0072

This fire hose identification sign shows the standard extinguisher-style pictogram above a red “Fire Hose” label and a use-on chart, confirming that the fire hose station below it is suitable for ordinary combustible fires only. The chart on this fire hose identification sign lists wood, paper, and textiles (Class A) as the approved use, while clearly marking that the hose must not be used on live electrical equipment, flammable liquids, or flammable metal fires.

Where this fire hose identification sign is used

Unlike the fire hose sign, which simply marks the location of a fire hose station for quick recognition, this fire hose identification sign sets out what the hose is actually rated to be used on, in the same format as the extinguisher identification charts found elsewhere on a vessel. Because a fire hose delivers a plain water jet, it carries the same Class A only rating as a water extinguisher, and using it on electrical equipment, flammable liquids, or metal fires carries the same risks as using water on those fire classes.

This sign is fixed directly to or beside the fire hose station it identifies, typically in accommodation spaces, corridors, and other areas where ordinary combustible materials are the primary fire risk. Crew should always check the use-on chart before charging a hose on an unfamiliar fire, since a fire hose is not a substitute for a foam, powder, or CO2 extinguisher in spaces with electrical or flammable liquid hazards.

On vessels where fire hose stations sit alongside various portable extinguisher types, this fire hose identification sign lets crew confirm at a glance whether the hose is the right tool for the fire in front of them, rather than assuming water is always suitable. This matters most in the first seconds of a fire, when using the wrong method wastes time and can make the situation worse.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that fire hose stations are correctly identified and that their use-on rating matches what is recorded on the vessel’s fire control plan. Correct identification signage is a standard item reviewed during these inspections, since crew safety in an emergency depends on picking the right firefighting method without hesitation.

New crew joining a vessel should be shown the difference between fire hose stations and portable extinguisher types during familiarisation, since assuming a fire hose is suitable for every fire is a genuine and avoidable risk. This sign is commonly found alongside other extinguisher identification signage such as the water fire extinguisher sign and the fire hose sign, so a vessel’s full range of firefighting equipment is clearly and consistently distinguished.

Fire hose stations and their identification signage are reviewed during routine equipment audits, and this sign should be checked at the same time to confirm it remains legible and correctly matched to the hose station it is fixed to. A hose station left without correct rating signage is a genuine hazard, since crew trust this sign to tell them what the hose is suitable for.

Because picking the wrong firefighting method can make a fire worse rather than better, keeping this sign accurate and legible is as important as keeping the fire hose itself in working order.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0072
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 to or beside the fire hose station. 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.