Vehicle fire protection systems are important for city buses, transit buses, and school buses as fires can impact passenger safety, disrupt traffic, and damage the vehicle. Firetrace systems offer protection by using a heat sensitive polymer tubing called Firetrace Detection Tubing that bursts when exposed to heat, initiating the fire suppression system. Firetrace systems have been installed in over 10,000 buses worldwide and help detect fires in areas prone to fires, like near engines. Proper maintenance and inspection of electrical systems, fuel lines, and installing fire suppression systems can help prevent vehicle fires.

1. Vehicle Fire protection System
City, transit and school bus systems are a critical component in many communities’ level
transportation plans. bus fire suppression systems ensure vehicles and passengers remain
safe in case of fire break out. In many communities transit bus plays a major role in
providing daily mode of transportation.
The impact of a fire in a city or school bus
can have ranging impact. few of the issues
surrounding bus fires include passenger
safety, loss to city or school, loss of
passenger capacity, disruption of traffic and
public relations issues.Firetrace systems
offer a great support to provide fire
protection of many of the fire prone areas
of these vehicles. A proprietary called red
Firetrace Detection Tubing (FDT) which is
a heat sensitive polymer tubing which
when pressurized, reacts to the heat and radiant energy of a fire by bursting, thus initiating
the fire suppression system. Firetrace detection tubing is great for fire detection in buses as
it tolerates the vibration, dirt, temperature extremes of the environments in which the buses
operate.Firetrace automatic fire suppression system is used.
Contributing factors in more than 10,000 buses worldwide. It is also used in thousands of
paratransit vehicles, as well as protecting both light and heavy rail.Firetrace systems can be
easily fitted to your existing fleet or added to future bus purchases by your personal
caretaker or by authorized Firetrace distributors.
Most of the school buses in Australia should have Fire systems compliant to AS5062-
2006. Vehicle fire system assures the not only the credibility of vehicles but also the brand.
Contributing factors
Adverse factors like Hydraulic oil contact with hot engine areas, Poor maintenance leading
to a buildup of flammable material (lubricant and fuels) near, heat or ignition sources, and
Ineffective isolation of ignition sources such as battery terminals.
Recommended control measures to prevent fire incidents include:
• Systematic inspection of all components within a hydraulic or fuel supply circuit
during routine part replacements.
• Monitoring of high speed working of hydraulic hoses including checks on hose

2. connections, clamps and pressure relief valves.
• Install a risk based hydraulic hose management system.
• Test and verify internal maintenance systems with additional quality checks by
manufacturers or authorised service providers.
• Evaluate isolation techniques such as shielding for potential engine heat sources or
insulation of houses near hot components.
• Routine checking of electrical systems for corrosion or insulation fatigue.
• Evaluate the location and rating of protective devices such as fuses and wiring
control.
• Install these system on vehicles or plant operating at a higher risk of fire.
• Installing portable fire extinguishers on all mobile plant.
• Provide proper training to all mobile plant staff on hydraulic hazards, fire detection
and response procedures.