Mobile Fire Extinguishers

Mobile fire extinguishers are large-capacity wheeled units designed for industrial, mining, and high-hazard commercial environments where a portable hand-held extinguisher provides insufficient firefighting capacity. Available in 30kg ABE, 50kg ABE, 50L foam, and 45kg CO2, these units deliver sustained discharge for large Class A, B, and E fire scenarios. All are certified to AS/NZS 1841. Prices from $1,850 — contact us for lead times on specific models.

Mobile Extinguisher Range

When Are Mobile Extinguishers Required?

Mobile extinguishers are typically specified under AS 2444 for high-hazard environments where the risk level exceeds what hand-portable units can safely manage. Common applications include:

• Warehouses and distribution centres storing large quantities of flammable goods
• Mining sites and construction sites — plant, machinery, and fuel storage
• Petrochemical and fuel handling facilities — fuel bunds, tanker loading, refinery areas
• Aviation hangars — aircraft fuel fires require high-capacity rapid knockdown
• Large server rooms and electrical substations — CO2 mobile units for electrical fire risk
• Manufacturing and industrial plant — where large machinery or flammable material stores require more agent than a 9kg unit can deliver

Compliance

• AS/NZS 1841 — All mobile extinguishers in our range are certified to this standard.
• AS 2444 — Selection and placement of portable fire extinguishers, including mobile units. A licensed fire protection assessor can determine whether mobile extinguishers are required for your specific premises and what capacity is needed.
• AS 1851 — 6-monthly maintenance required for all installed extinguishers including mobile units. Annual and 5-year pressure testing also applies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a mobile fire extinguisher?

A mobile fire extinguisher is a large-capacity wheeled fire extinguisher — typically 30kg to 50kg or 45–50 litres — mounted on a trolley for easy repositioning across a site. They deliver significantly more agent than a hand-portable unit and are used in industrial, mining, and high-hazard commercial settings where greater firefighting capacity is required.

Do I need a mobile extinguisher?

Mobile extinguishers are typically specified by a fire safety assessor based on the hazard level and floor area of your premises. Under AS 2444, most warehouses, industrial sites, and high-hazard commercial buildings will require supplementary mobile units in addition to standard hand-portable extinguishers. Contact a licensed fire protection technician for a formal AS 2444 assessment.

What is the difference between a 30kg and 50kg mobile ABE?

A 30kg ABE mobile unit provides a longer discharge time and greater agent volume than any hand-portable extinguisher, suited to most warehouse and construction applications. A 50kg unit is specified where the highest risk level or largest fire scenarios are anticipated — mining, petrochemical facilities, and aviation. The 50kg unit also provides a significantly larger coverage footprint.