Over £5.8 Million in Assets Saved by Fireward in Just 6 Months

Fire suppression systems that stop fires early and protect high-value plant and vehicle assets.

From January to June 2025, Fireward’s automatic fire suppression systems saved 19 high-value assets from fire damage. That’s over £5.8 million worth of equipment protected across some of the most fire-prone sectors in the UK.

Thanks to our pneumatic fire detection, every fire was caught early and suppressed before it had a chance to grow. This rapid response is what prevents total equipment loss, extended downtime, and operational disruption.

Proven Protection Across Key Industries

Fires were successfully detected and suppressed on:

• Dozers, loading shovels, and compactors in landfill and waste operations

• Excavators, material handlers, and shredders in recycling and composting

• A CNC machine in a precision engineering workshop

• A landfill compactor valued at £800,000

Each machine was protected by Fireward’s tailored plant fire suppression or vehicle fire suppression system, designed for high-risk working environments.

Pneumatic Detection vs Electronic Linear Systems

At the core of every Fireward system is pneumatic fire detection, which is considerably faster, safer and more reliable than electronic linear detection systems used by some of our competitors. In a fire scenario, how long it takes for a detection and suppression can make all the difference.

Electronic systems depend on electrical power and take longer to activate. In contrast, Fireward’s pneumatic tubing bursts at the source of heat, immediately releasing pressure to trigger the suppression system.

Benefits of pneumatic detection:

• Instant activation the moment a fire starts and bursts the tube

• No power required, meaning full protection even when the machine is switched off

• No delay from signal relays or sensors waiting to trigger

This rapid response stops fires before they can escalate.

Fire Suppression Agents for Every Risk

Depending on the application, Fireward systems use proven fire suppression agents:

• Dry Powder quickly knocks down open flames and suppresses fire spread

• Wet Chemical cools hot surfaces and prevents re-ignition

• Clean Agent is ideal for enclosed and sensitive environments like CNC machines

These agents are deployed through indirect nozzles, placed for maximum coverage across fire-prone areas.

Additional Features That Strengthen Protection

Manual Actuator – Allows the operator to manually trigger suppression if needed
Battery Isolator – Cuts electrical power to reduce fire risk from wiring faults
In-Cab Monitor – Alerts the operator the moment a fire is detected and suppressed

Built for Environments Where Fire Risk is Highest

Fireward systems are trusted in waste processing plants, landfill operations, wood waste sites, manufacturing workshops, and power generation facilities. We protect not just fixed equipment, but also off-the-road industrial vehicles, where fire risk is highest and downtime is costly.

Fireward, Protecting People and Assets 24/7.

To find out more about Fireward’s Automatic Fire Suppression systems, get in touch by calling 0800 151 0249 or email at: sales@fireward.co.uk