FireSafety Accessories

A fire point is a designated location where firefighting equipment is stored ready for immediate use, typically connected to a water supply such as a hydrant, tank or bowser. A standard set-up includes a hose reel or lay-flat hose, a jet spray nozzle, suitable adaptors to connect to your water source, and clear signage so it can be found quickly in an emergency. Larger sites often have multiple fire points positioned at regular intervals around buildings or storage areas.

This depends on the distance from your water source to the areas you need to cover and the flow rate required. Standard lay-flat hoses are commonly supplied in 19mm, 25mm or 45mm bore, with lengths from 15m up to 30m or more for larger sites. As a rule of thumb, it's better to have slightly more hose than you think you'll need — running short in an emergency isn't an option, but coiled excess is easily managed.

No — coupling standards vary between instantaneous, BSP threaded and storz fittings, and older equipment may not match newer stock. Our adaptor range is designed to bridge these differences, letting you connect hoses, nozzles and hydrant outlets that wouldn't otherwise be compatible. If you're unsure what fitting your existing kit uses, send us the details or a photo and we'll confirm the right adaptor.

Jet spray nozzles are designed for use with a water supply and are effective on Class A fires involving solid combustibles such as wood, paper and textiles. They're not suitable for electrical, oil or chemical fires, where the appropriate extinguisher type should always be used instead. Many nozzles offer an adjustable pattern between a solid jet for reach and a fog spray for cooling and knockdown.

Extinguishers should be sited on escape routes, near fire exits, or adjacent to specific hazards, and mounted at a height that's accessible without stooping or stretching — usually with the handle around 1 metre from the ground. BS 5306 and workplace fire safety guidance recommend they're clearly visible, unobstructed, and identifiable at a distance, which is where a proper stand or wall bracket helps rather than leaving units on the floor. Stands also keep extinguishers off damp ground, reducing corrosion on the base.

Hoses, nozzles and extinguishers left exposed to the elements will degrade faster — UV can perish rubber seals and moisture can corrode metal fittings and extinguisher casings. We'd recommend a weatherproof cabinet or storage box for any equipment kept outside, particularly at fire points near tanks, bowsers or hydrants in exposed yard locations. This also keeps everything together and clearly identifiable when every second counts.