Fireman’s Suit Sign – FS0063

Fireman’s Suit Sign – FS0063

This IMO fire control sign marks the storage location of a fireman’s suit, using the standard firefighter’s helmet pictogram with plain wording and the IMO flame symbol. The fireman’s suit sign lets crew locate this piece of personal firefighting equipment quickly, whether responding to a fire, carrying out equipment checks, or familiarising themselves with a space during induction.

Where this fireman’s suit sign is used

This sign is mounted directly above or beside the locker or cabinet where a fireman’s suit is stored, typically found near fire control stations and other locations where fire parties muster before entering a fire-affected space. A fireman’s suit is heat and flame resistant protective clothing worn alongside self-contained breathing apparatus, and this landscape worded sign is a different sign format from the square icon-only fireman’s outfit symbol (FS0019), which depicts the full protective figure wearing the suit and breathing set; both mark the same equipment, and the choice between them comes down to house style and whether a written label is preferred alongside the symbol.

On vessels with multiple fire control stations distributed across different fire zones, this fireman’s suit sign is applied consistently at every storage point so that crew can locate a suit quickly regardless of which part of the vessel they are in during an emergency. This consistency also supports visiting surveyors confirming that firefighter’s outfits shown on the vessel’s fire control plan are present, correctly stored, and clearly signed.

During fire drills, this sign reinforces crew familiarity with where fireman’s suits are kept, since a fire party that cannot quickly find and don the correct protective clothing loses valuable time before they can safely approach a fire. Any storage location found without this sign, or with a sign that has faded or become illegible, should be corrected immediately, since delays in locating protective equipment during an actual emergency carry real safety consequences.

This sign is checked during SOLAS fire safety surveys, where the surveyor confirms that fireman’s outfits shown on the vessel’s fire control plan are present, correctly stored, and clearly signed at every required location. Accurate signage for personal firefighting equipment is a standard item reviewed during these inspections, given how central a properly worn fireman’s suit is to safe firefighting.

New crew are shown fireman’s suit sign locations during safety inductions and firefighting equipment familiarisation, since knowing where protective suits are stored is basic fire safety knowledge expected of crew assigned to fire party duties. This sign is commonly found alongside other primary firefighting signage such as the fire extinguisher sign and the fire point sign, so a vessel’s firefighting equipment stations are clearly and consistently marked.

Fireman’s suits and their storage signage are reviewed during routine equipment audits and after any refit or reconfiguration of fire control stations, and this sign should be checked at the same time to confirm it remains correctly positioned and legible. A suit relocated during works and left without an updated sign is a common finding during external fire safety audits and should be corrected as soon as it is identified.

Because a fire party that cannot quickly find protective clothing is delayed at the moment it matters most, keeping this sign clear and visible is as important as keeping the suit itself properly maintained and ready.

Technical specifications:
SKU: FS0063
IMPA: 33.6158
ISSA: 47.561.58
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 fireman’s suit storage locker. 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.