Fire on the boat - what to do?

Fire at sea is a real nightmare. When there is only water around you while you are sailing, it might seem that fire is the last threat you may face. Nothing could be more wrong! A fire on a boat is a real, serious threat. It is one of the most dangerous emergencies as the evacuation options are significantly reduced. However, should this terrible situation happen to you, you can save yourself and your crew without losing your ship. Much depends on what you do in the first minutes after the fire breaks out. Even a seemingly small flame should be taken very seriously, act immediately and with an "open" head, without unnecessary panic.

However, it is always worth thinking about fire prevention, and the effective fire protection system aboard a ship. This will ensure the safety of personnel, passengers and minimize damage in the event of an emergency.

Need a proven service of fire protection system and portable fire-fighting equipment on your ship? If you want to equip your vessel in the fire suppression system or have it inspected or maintained, All Florida Fire Equipment will cover all your marine fire protection needs. The company which is based in Tampa Bay area (St. Petersburg) can install, repair, maintain, and inspect vessels and fire safety equipment systems on all kind of boats. Whether you need a full engine room fire suppression system or need the fire extinguishers to be checked, they can provide it all.

There are ways to prevent fires, or if they appear, to put them down in an effective and safe way:

- Do not let open fire near fuel or gas,

- Turn off gas cylinder / turn off gas when not in use,

- Service engine regularly to prevent fuel leakage.

However, it is important that the entire crew knows the basic rules of behavior in the event of a fire and how to extinguish burning parts of the yacht or equipment. It is also worth checking the validity and location of fire extinguishers before each cruise, so that you can react quickly in the event of an accident. In addition to fire extinguishers, it is good equipping your yacht with alternative and very effective means of extinguishing a fire, like a blanket, a fire extinguishing spray, an ax or a crowbar.

If the fire starts to get out of control and you are no longer able to contain it, do not try to extinguish it further. Don't waste your time on a fruitless fight with the element, focus on saving yourself and your crew and start the evacuation action as soon as possible.

The services of All Florida Fire Equipment guarantee that you will fully enjoy your stay on boat. Additionally to recharging and inspecting your fire extinguishers, they install your emergency lighting system, or install the latest in fire suppression systems for your boat or kitchen, do the hydrostatic testing and other fire protection services.