Fire Hose Symbol - Safety Signs by Caledonia Signs

A Fire Hose Symbol sign is used to clearly identify the location of a fire hose reel, helping people quickly find and access it in the event of a fire. The symbol typically features a hose reel icon and is universally recognised, allowing for immediate understanding even in high-stress or low-visibility situations. This sign plays a crucial role in fire safety by guiding users to essential firefighting equipment without delay.

Using this sign is important for ensuring a fast and effective response to small fires before they grow out of control. It supports legal compliance with fire safety regulations and improves overall emergency preparedness by reducing the time it takes to locate fire-fighting tools.

The Fire Hose Symbol sign should be used in public buildings, commercial properties, factories, warehouses, schools, hospitals, and anywhere fire hose reels are installed. It is especially useful in large or complex buildings where equipment may not be immediately obvious.

For maximum effectiveness, the sign should be mounted above or next to the fire hose reel, at eye level or higher, in a well-lit and easily visible location. Consistent placement throughout a facility helps ensure that employees, visitors, and emergency personnel can quickly locate fire hoses when needed.

Materials Explained

Below is a more detailed description of the materials this particular safety sign is available in. Helping you decide which sign option is most suitable for your application.

Rigid Plastic: This lightweight, gloss white PVC is resistant to weather, moisture, chemicals, and general wear and tear, making it suitable for harsh environments. Its smooth, solid surface allows for crisp printing of text and graphics, enhancing readability and visual impact. Businesses who choose Rigid Plastic signs benefit from fewer replacements and minimal maintenance, making it a practical investment for reliable and effective safety signs.

Self-Adhesive Vinyl: Self-adhesive vinyl is easy to apply and it’s budget-friendly. Its adhesive backing allows for easy application to a variety of surfaces such as glass, metal, plastic, and painted walls, which simplifies installation and reduces setup time. Self-adhesive vinyl provides a clean, professional finish that suits many indoor environments including offices, retail, industrial sites, and vehicles. It is more affordable than many other material types and allows for custom shapes, colours, and graphics.

Materials Explained

Any product outside of our standard choice of material/size range starts with a 5. This may include items such as rolls of tape, sign frames, floor graphics or banners. Below you can find a more detailed description of the miscellaneous material options available for this sign design.

Roll / Sheet of Labels: Manufactured from self-adhesive vinyl, our roll / sheets of labels are easy to apply and are budget-friendly. The adhesive backing on each label allows for easy application to a variety of surfaces making them ideal for high-volume tasks such as product packaging, shipping, inventory tagging, or compliance labelling.