Fire Point Sign – FS0054

Fire Point Sign – FS0054

This IMO fire control sign marks a fire point, a designated location on board where firefighting equipment is grouped together for quick access, using the standard firefighter’s helmet pictogram with plain wording and the IMO flame symbol. The fire point sign lets crew identify at a glance where the nearest cluster of firefighting gear is kept, without needing to search separate locations for each item.

Where this fire point sign is used

This sign is mounted at locations where multiple pieces of firefighting equipment, such as extinguishers, hose reels, and related gear, are grouped together rather than distributed individually along a passageway. Fire points are typically positioned at key junctions, near machinery spaces, or at other locations chosen so that equipment is never far from any working area, and this sign gives that location a single, instantly recognisable marker.

On vessels with several fire points positioned around different decks and fire zones, this sign is applied consistently at every one so that crew responding to an alarm can quickly identify the nearest grouped equipment location, rather than relying on memory of where individual items are kept. This consistency also helps visiting surveyors confirm that fire points shown on the vessel’s fire control plan are present and correctly marked.

During fire drills, this sign is used as a reference point for crew rehearsing equipment retrieval, confirming they know the nearest fire point before they are needed in an actual emergency. Any fire point found with a missing, damaged, or illegible sign should be corrected immediately, since crew unable to quickly locate grouped equipment may lose valuable time during a fire response.

This fire point sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that fire point locations shown on the vessel’s fire control plan are present, correctly marked, and stocked with the equipment the plan specifies. Accurate fire point 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 point sign locations during safety inductions, since knowing where the nearest grouped equipment is kept 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 alarm call point sign, so a vessel’s full range of firefighting equipment, grouped and individually mounted, is clearly and consistently marked.

Fire points 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 kept there. A fire point relocated 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.

Unlike the fire fighting equipment stored inside sign, which marks equipment kept behind a closed locker or cabinet door, this fire point sign marks an open, visible grouping of equipment, so the two signs serve related but distinct purposes on the same vessel.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0054
IMPA: 33.6147
ISSA: 47.561.47
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 at or near the fire point location. 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.