Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems

A vehicle fire suppression system is a pre‑engineered safety accessory. Installed on the machine, protecting engine bays and other high-risk zones, it automatically detects and suppresses fires before they escalate. It’s critical for sectors like quarrying, tunnelling, ports, public transport and waste management, where a rapid response protects assets and minimises downtime.

There are two main types of vehicle fire suppression systems:

• Dry powder systems disperse a powder agent to smother flames. They are suitable for off‑road or construction equipment.
• Dual‑agent systems combine dry and wet agents to to smother flames and prevent re‑ignition with the prolonged cooling effect of the wet agent. They are perfect for heavy‑duty machinery, like agricultural, mining, forestry and landfill vehicles.

Our automatic fire suppression system uses a network of pneumatic detection tube to burst when a fire event occurs.. Upon detecting a fire, the system automatically discharges the suppressant agent from mounted cylinders, delivering it through tubing and nozzles to suppress the fire within seconds.

It's best practice to regularly inspect your automatic fire suppression system for optimal performance. At Fireward, we recommend having your fire suppression system serviced by one of our fully trained engineers every six months. Failure to comply can lead to your three-year parts and labour warranty becoming invalid. for high‑risk operational environments. Daily checks are strongly recommended by inspecting the detection tube, nozzles, hoses and cylinder mounting bracket and the cylinder pressurisation.

It is not a legal requirement for vehicles to have a fire suppression systems in the UK. However, in many industries, tunnelling and high fire risk environments where heavy plant operate, insurance providers and industry regulators often require the installation of automatic fire suppression systems. Beyond compliance, fitting a vehicle fire suppression system significantly reduces risk, downtime and potential equipment loss.