The manufacturing process is supported by a comprehensive research and development programme, with full technical backup by raw material suppliers. Typical uses of Firebird hydrant equipment cabinets include the storage of up to two 18 m firehoses and branchpipes, as well as standpipes and foam equipment. The Firebird fire fighter s equipment cabinets are used for the storage of clothing and helicopter crash rescue equipment. All safety products are finished in red although other colours and a variety of designs and sizes are available. The ToughStore range is manufactured from polyethylene and all cabinets from the Firebird range are made out of glass reinforced plastic.
Capacities vary significantly according to make and model.
The lifebuoy cabinets can hold a 762 mm lifebuoy, light and throwing line. The typical usage of the emergency equipment cabinets is for the storage of emergency equipment for RO-RO ferries or personal evacuation equipment including smoke hood, torch and gloves. All life saving products are finished in orange except breathing apparatus and stretcher cabinets which are normally green. However, other colours and a variety of designs and sizes are available. Firebird and ToughStore Fire Extinguisher Cabinets can store up to 50 kg of equipment.