Marine and Boating Vessel Fire Protection in Southern California

If you own a boat in Southern California, then fire safety on your vessel should be a top priority. We often think of fire protection for our businesses and homes but may overlook the importance of fire safety on marine and boating vessels.

The New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control has published a helpful guide to help prevent boating fires. You can click here to access the guide, but here are a few highlights from the publication:

1. Your boat’s engine can be a source of fire. Key areas to keep an eye on ae fuel lines and end fittings, to make sure there are no leaks. Also check for frayed wiring. It is normal to smell fumes while you ae fueling, but if you smell them at any other time, immediately find out the source of the fumes. 

2. Never use portable electric or propane heaters in your boat. The risk of fire from these appliances is high.

3. In case a fire does break out in your boat, you will need to equipment for dealing with it. Be sure to equip your boat with a multi-purpose ABC fire extinguisher. These extinguishers can be used on many different types of fire, including flammable liquids, electrical and rubber.

In addition to the suggestions in the guide mentioned above, consider a wired fire system with smoke detectors if you own or manage a very large boat. As with any fire, early detection is critical when it comes to escaping safely. The sooner you can be alerted that a fire has broken out, the more likely you and your loved ones will have time to escape to safety.

For marine and boating vessel fire protection and security in Southern California, give us a call here at Best Security Products. 1-800–988–2378 sales@bestsecurityproducts.com.