Fire Hose Spray/Jet Nozzle Sign

Fire Hose Spray/Jet Nozzle Sign – IMO A.654(16) Fire Control Symbol FS0215

This Fire Hose Nozzle sign marks a fire hose station fitted with a combination spray/jet nozzle, the adjustable nozzle type that lets a firefighter switch between a wide protective spray pattern and a concentrated jet for reach and knockdown. The pictogram depicts the curved outline of a coiled hose terminating in the standardised nozzle head symbol used across IMO fire control plans, so crew can identify at a glance not just that a hose station exists in this location but which nozzle type is fitted to it. As SKU FS0215 in the Fire Fighting Signs range, it is designed for permanent fixing beside hose reels, hose boxes and fire stations throughout accommodation spaces, machinery spaces, open decks and cargo areas.

Knowing the nozzle type at a glance matters because spray and jet nozzles behave very differently in a fire situation: a spray pattern protects the firefighter’s approach and cools superheated surfaces, while a jet reaches further into a compartment or knocks down flame at distance. A crew member arriving at an unfamiliar hose station during an emergency should not have to guess or experiment with the nozzle under pressure, and this sign removes that uncertainty by presenting the same graphical symbol used on the vessel’s fire control plan. The photoluminescent yellow background also keeps the fire hose nozzle location visible if main lighting fails, which is exactly when hose stations are most likely to be needed.

Why Fire Hose Nozzle Identification Matters

Every fire hose station on a vessel is part of a coordinated firefighting plan, and mismatched or missing nozzle signage undermines the fire teams’ ability to select the right hose for the right job during a drill or a real emergency. A spray/jet nozzle sign lets the officer of the watch, the fire party leader and visiting contractors confirm the equipment at a given station without opening the hose box or testing the nozzle itself, saving critical seconds. Consistent nozzle signage across sister vessels and shore facilities also reduces the chance that an experienced crew member misjudges an unfamiliar hose layout when transferring between ships.

Compliance and Certification

This sign reproduces the internationally recognised fire control symbol set that traces back to IMO Resolution A.654(16) and continues under the current ISO 17631 standard for graphical symbols on fire control plans, matching what flag-state surveyors and classification society inspectors expect to see fitted at each hose station. SOLAS Chapter II-2 requires hose stations to be clearly identified and readily accessible, and a correctly labelled nozzle sign is a simple, low-cost way to demonstrate that identification during Port State Control inspections and internal safety audits. Fitting SKU FS0215 keeps physical signage aligned with the vessel’s fire control plan, which surveyors routinely cross-check during their walk-through.

Installation Recommendations

Fix this sign directly above or beside the hose reel or hose box it identifies, using the pre-drilled holes for a permanent bulkhead mount or the self-adhesive backing on smooth painted steel and GRP linings. On exposed decks, secure all corners with marine-grade fasteners so weather and vibration cannot lift the sign, and in interior alleyways position it at eye level where it will not be obscured by stowed equipment, doors or cable runs. Inspect the sign during routine fire equipment rounds and after any repainting to confirm it remains legible and correctly matched to the nozzle actually fitted at that station.

• Standard IMO/ISO 17631 fire control symbol for a spray/jet combination nozzle
• Photoluminescent base for visibility during blackout or emergency lighting failure
• 150x150mm rigid or self-adhesive format to suit steel, aluminium or GRP surfaces
• UV-stable, saltwater-resistant construction for long-term exterior deck exposure
• Consistent with fire control plan symbols for fast crew recognition

Order the FS0215 Fire Hose Nozzle sign to keep every hose station on your vessel clearly and correctly identified before your next drill or inspection. Safety Sign Hub stocks the complete IMO fire control symbol range and ships marine-grade signage across Australia and to vessels in port.

Browse the full Fire Fighting Signs range for every fire control plan symbol your vessel needs, or see our Hazard Signs for ISO 7010 warning pictograms to round out your safety signage programme.