Effective Fire Protection for Bus Depots
Safe Fire Suppression with High-Pressure Water Mist
Safe Fire Suppression with High-Pressure Water Mist
Bus depots present specific fire risks due to the potential for electrical faults or overheating of vehicle components. Once a fire breaks out, it can quickly spread to the chassis and interior of the vehicle — and, due to the close proximity of buses, it can rapidly spead to surrounding vehicles.
pre-warning times requirement assures safe environment for people and minimal fire damage thus business interruption
cooling effect compared to any other firefighting agent assures safe environment for people and effectively avoids re-ignitions
Electric buses present additional challenges in terms of fire protection. Although battery-powered buses do not have a substantially higher fire load than vehicles with combustion engines, their behaviour in the event of a fire changes significantly due to thermal runaway. This also produces different types of emissions that complicate fire suppression.
High-pressure water mist is an effective solution for containing the rapid spread of flames. Thanks to its high cooling effect, the fine mist prevents the fire from spreading to adjacent vehicles. Additionally, the low water consumption helps minimising damage within the depot.
FAQ – Fire Protection in Bus Depots
Why are fires in bus depots dangerous?
Buses are parked close together, so fires caused by faulty wiring or overheated components can spread quickly to other vehicles.
What challenges do electric buses pose?
Electric buses do not have a higher fire load than diesel buses, but their batteries alter fire behavior (e.g., thermal runaway) and make suppression more difficult.
How does high-pressure water mist help?
The fine mist provides strong cooling, slows fire spread, and protects neighboring vehicles.
What are the advantages of water mist systems?
They use less water, reduce damage, and are effective against various fire causes.
