Fireman’s Outfit Sign

Fireman’s Outfit Sign – FS0019

This IMO fire control sign identifies the storage location of a fireman’s outfit, shown in the pictogram as a figure wearing a helmet and breathing apparatus. The fireman’s outfit sign marks a complete set of personal protective equipment, fire-resistant suit, boots, gloves, helmet, self-contained breathing apparatus, safety lamp, and axe, kept ready for crew responding to a fire or entering a smoke-logged space.

Where this fireman’s outfit sign is used

Fireman’s outfits are stored at designated points around the vessel, often near the bridge, engine room entrance, and accommodation areas, so a complete kit is always within quick reach regardless of where a fire breaks out. This fireman’s outfit sign is fixed directly above or beside the storage locker, so crew responding to an alarm can find full protective equipment without wasting time searching multiple compartments.

Because a fireman’s outfit must be complete and immediately wearable, its storage locker needs to stay free of unrelated stores or equipment that could delay access during an emergency. This fireman’s outfit sign helps confirm the locker has not been repurposed or blocked since its last inspection, which matters given how quickly crew may need to don full protective gear during a fast-developing fire.

During weekly and monthly fire equipment inspections, crew confirm that every item of the outfit is present and in serviceable condition, that the breathing apparatus cylinder is charged, and that this sign remains legible at the storage point. Any outfit found incomplete, damaged, or with an expired breathing apparatus cylinder should be reported and corrected immediately, since crew may need to rely on this equipment to enter atmospheres that are otherwise unsafe to breathe.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that the vessel carries the required number of fireman’s outfits, that each is complete and correctly stowed, and that storage points are clearly signed and accessible. A vessel with properly signed and maintained fireman’s outfits demonstrates that its fire parties can actually enter and work in hazardous atmospheres, not just fight fire from a safe distance.

New crew are shown this sign during fire safety inductions, since knowing exactly where the nearest complete fireman’s outfit is stored, and being able to don it quickly, is a core skill for anyone who may be called on to join a fire party or search a smoke-logged compartment. This sign is commonly ordered alongside other major fire-fighting equipment signage, such as the fire monitor sign used to mark high-capacity fire-fighting nozzles elsewhere on deck.

Because a fireman’s outfit is only useful if every component is present and correctly maintained, many vessels log a full itemised check against a checklist at each inspection rather than relying on a quick visual glance at the locker. This fireman’s outfit sign is a natural prompt to run that fuller check, since it marks the exact point where the complete kit should always be found.

Two complete outfits are typically required on cargo ships under SOLAS, stored at separate locations so a fire in one part of the vessel cannot cut off access to both sets of protective equipment at once. Keeping each fireman’s outfit sign visible and each locker’s contents current is therefore not just good housekeeping, it is part of the redundancy that lets a fire party keep working even if one storage point becomes unreachable during an incident.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0019
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 a clean, dry surface at the outfit’s storage locker. Available in the standard sizes shown above to suit different compartment layouts.

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.