AI-Powered Missing Fire Extinguisher Detection

Fire extinguishers represent the first line of defense against small fires before they become life-threatening emergencies. Yet despite their critical importance, fire extinguishers are frequently found missing, moved, or obstructed during safety inspections. When a fire breaks out, discovering that the nearest extinguisher is unavailable can turn a controllable incident into a devastating disaster.

Our AI-powered Missing Fire Extinguisher Detection system transforms your existing camera infrastructure into a vigilant guardian of these critical safety resources—continuously monitoring fire extinguisher locations to ensure they remain present, visible, and accessible at all times.

How It Works

VisionAI leverages your facility's camera feeds combined with advanced AI models to:

• Monitor Extinguisher Locations – Continuously observes all designated fire extinguisher mounting locations
• Detect Missing Equipment – Identifies when extinguishers are absent from their proper positions
• Recognize Obstructions – Detects when extinguishers are present but obstructed from easy access
• Verify Proper Positioning – Ensures extinguishers are correctly mounted and oriented
• Generate Immediate Alerts – Triggers notifications when extinguishers are missing or inaccessible
• Document Compliance – Creates comprehensive records of extinguisher monitoring for regulatory requirements

All monitoring happens in real-time, providing immediate alerts when safety violations occur and comprehensive analytics for ongoing fire safety improvement.

Why Fire Extinguisher Monitoring Matters

• 94% Effective in Early Stage Fires
  Portable fire extinguishers successfully extinguish fires 94% of the time when used during the initial stages—typically within the first two minutes.
  Source: FEMA Life Safety Group

• $5 Billion in Property Loss Prevented Annually
  It's estimated that prompt use of portable extinguishers prevents nearly $5 billion in property losses each year.
  Source: Int-Enviroguard

• Monthly Visual Inspections are Legally Required
  OSHA requires that monthly inspections be conducted to ensure fire extinguishers are in place, fully charged, and not damaged.
  Source: OSHA - Portable Fire Extinguishers Standard

• Drastically Reduces Environmental Impact
  Fires in buildings without suppression systems can emit up to 90 kg of CO₂ per square meter, compared to 1 kg/m² when extinguishers and sprinklers are present.
  Source: Industrial Fire TX

• Growing Market Emphasis on Compliance
  The global fire extinguisher inspection services market was valued at USD 4.25 billion in 2024, expected to grow at a 5.9% CAGR through 2030.
  Source: Grand View Research

Applications Across Industries

Missing fire extinguisher detection delivers critical protection across diverse environments:

Manufacturing & Industrial

• Production floor extinguisher stations
• Hazardous material areas
• Equipment rooms and control centers
• Loading docks and shipping areas
• Maintenance workshops

Commercial & Retail

• Office building corridors
• Retail sales floors
• Restaurant kitchens
• Shopping mall common areas
• Hotel hallways and service areas

Healthcare & Institutional

• Hospital corridors and patient areas
• Laboratory fire safety equipment
• School and university buildings
• Long-term care facilities
• Government buildings

Construction & Development

• Temporary construction site extinguishers
• Mobile equipment extinguishers
• Site office fire safety equipment
• Material staging areas
• Renovation zones in occupied buildings

Key Benefits

• Ensure fire extinguishers are always available in emergencies
• Maintain continuous compliance with fire codes and OSHA regulations
• Reduce liability exposure from missing fire safety equipment
• Document extinguisher availability for regulatory inspections
• Identify patterns of extinguisher removal or misplacement
• Respond immediately to missing equipment before emergencies occur
• Integrate with existing fire safety management systems
• Customize monitoring to your specific facility layout and fire protection plan

Our AI-powered missing fire extinguisher detection system provides continuous vigilance that significantly enhances your facility fire safety protocols, potentially preventing small fires from becoming major disasters while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Security & Privacy

Visionify is SOC-2 Type-2 Compliant, GDPR Compliant, and built with privacy-first by design. All monitoring happens on your infrastructure or with your full control.