--- title: Why Fire Suppression Matters in Buses & Coaches description: Reacton designs and manufactures specialist fire suppression systems which are certified to P-Mark SPCR 183 and UNECE R107 image: https://www.reactonfire.com/hubfs/Reacton%20Fire%20Suppression%20UK%20Website/Images/01%20How%20it%20Works/Bus1.jpg --- [![Logo Black](https://www.reactonfire.com/hubfs/Logo%20Black.svg) ![Reacton-Black-Red-Long-Logo-01](https://www.reactonfire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Reacton%20Fire%20Suppression%20UK%20Website/Images/F%20Logos/01%20Reacton/Reacton-Black-Red-Long-Logo-01.png?width=170&height=41&name=Reacton-Black-Red-Long-Logo-01.png) ](https://www.reactonfire.com/) [ Contact Us ](https://www.reactonfire.com/contact-us) [ Contact Us ](https://www.reactonfire.com/contact-us) ![The Importance of Fire Suppression Systems In Buses and Coaches](https://www.reactonfire.com/hubfs/Reacton%20Fire%20Suppression%20UK%20Website/Images/01%20How%20it%20Works/Bus1.jpg) # The Importance of Fire Suppression Systems In Buses and Coaches [On Road Vehicle Automatic Fire Suppression](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/tag/on-road-vehicle-automatic-fire-suppression) | [P-Mark SPCR183](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/tag/p-mark-spcr183) | [Vehicle Fire Suppression](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/tag/vehicle-fire-suppression) | [Bus and Coach](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/tag/bus-and-coach) | 1 min read [![Joseph Brookes](https://www.reactonfire.com/hubfs/Joe.jpg)](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/author/joseph-brookes) Written by [Joseph Brookes](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/author/joseph-brookes) August 2, 2021 In 2019/20 over 4 billion bus journeys were made in England alone[[1]](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/the-importance-of-fire-suppression-systems-in-buses-and-coaches#_ftn1), over half of these journeys were made in London. With 12 London bus fires each month[[2]](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/the-importance-of-fire-suppression-systems-in-buses-and-coaches#_ftn2) , the safety of every passenger cannot be compromised, the requirement for automatic fire suppression systems has never been so important. Government records denote that between 2011-17, 61% of bus and coach fires started within the engine compartment[[3]](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/the-importance-of-fire-suppression-systems-in-buses-and-coaches#_ftn3). Furthermore, 29% of these fires started with passengers present[[3]](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/the-importance-of-fire-suppression-systems-in-buses-and-coaches#_ftn3), thus increasing the risk and placing greater emphasis on the requirement for automatic fire suppression systems. ![Bus-and-coach-reacton-fire-suppression-2](https://www.reactonfire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Reacton%20Fire%20Suppression%20UK%20Website/Images/B%20Landing%20Pages%20-%20Optimised/Webinar%20Download%20Request%20-%20Bus%20and%20Coach%20-%20Optimised/01-Reacton-LP-Webinar-Download-Request-Bus-and-Coach-01.jpg?width=380&name=01-Reacton-LP-Webinar-Download-Request-Bus-and-Coach-01.jpg) In order to combat the threat of bus and coach fires, Reacton designs and manufactures specialist fire suppression systems which are certified to P-Mark SPCR 183 and UNECE R107, achieving a performance grading of A+ to offer 24/7 automatic protection. The system activates within a matter of seconds after the loss of pressure from the detection tube. Our [indirect system](https://www.reactonfire.com/system/in-direct-release-systems) targets all identified risks to rapidly extinguish the fire and allows a safer egress for any passengers. Additionally, our on-road vehicle automatic systems use [Dry Powder](https://www.reactonfire.com/system/fire-suppression-extinguishing-agents) as the suppressant agent because of its rapid knockdown capabilities and its ability to extinguish hidden fires in engine compartments that other agents may struggle to tackle. ABC Dry Powder is electronically non-conductive, therefore safely protecting any electrical hazards. The Reacton [bus and coach fire suppression](https://www.reactonfire.com/solutions/vehicle-fire-suppression) system does not need to be activated electronically, meaning that regardless of the power status of the vehicle you have protection by our system at all hours of every day. For more information on [Reacton Fire Suppression](https://www.reactonfire.com/) products, please get in touch with the team by emailing [info@reactonfire.com](mailto:info@reactonfire.com) or call us on + 44 (0)800 0306526. Sources: [[1]](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/the-importance-of-fire-suppression-systems-in-buses-and-coaches#_ftnref1) https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/929992/annual-bus-statistics-year-ending-march-2020.pdf [[2]](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/the-importance-of-fire-suppression-systems-in-buses-and-coaches#_ftnref2) [Readmore https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egnu2vvyk8A](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egnu2vvyk8A) (18:18) [[3]](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/the-importance-of-fire-suppression-systems-in-buses-and-coaches#_ftnref3) Readmore https://www.fireward.co.uk/news/fire-suppression-for-buses-and-coaches-becomes-mandatory/ Previous Story [← Reacton Protect The World's Largest Observation Wheel](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/reacton-protect-the-worlds-largest-observation-wheel) [** ](https://www.reactonfire.com/news) Next Story [Why are we seeing more fires in heavy machinery engines? →](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/why-are-we-seeing-more-fires-in-heavy-machinery-engines) ## You May Also Like These Stories on Heavy Equipment Automatic Fire Suppression [![Reacton Exhibits at Busworld, Istanbul 2024](https://www.reactonfire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Reacton_busworld%202024.jpg?width=767&height=380&name=Reacton_busworld%202024.jpg) ](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/reacton-exhibits-at-the-fire-and-safety-event-2023-0-0) [ Trade Shows & Events ](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/tag/trade-shows-events) ### [Reacton Exhibits at Busworld, Istanbul 2024](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/reacton-exhibits-at-the-fire-and-safety-event-2023-0-0) June 13, 2024 | 1 min read [![Reacton Protect The World's Largest Observation Wheel](https://www.reactonfire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Reacton%20Dubai%20Wheel-1.jpg?width=767&height=380&name=Reacton%20Dubai%20Wheel-1.jpg) ](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/reacton-protect-the-worlds-largest-observation-wheel) [ AIN Wheel ](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/tag/ain-wheel) ### [Reacton Protect The World's Largest Observation Wheel](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/reacton-protect-the-worlds-largest-observation-wheel) February 08, 2021 | 1 min read [![Reacton Protecting your business without you knowing it!](https://www.reactonfire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Reacton%20-%20AMC%20-%20JCB427.jpg?width=767&height=380&name=Reacton%20-%20AMC%20-%20JCB427.jpg) ](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/amc-netherlands-woodrecycling) [ Heavy Equipment Automatic Fire Suppression ](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/tag/heavy-equipment-automatic-fire-suppression) ### [Reacton Protecting your business without you knowing it!](https://www.reactonfire.com/news/amc-netherlands-woodrecycling) October 25, 2024 | 2 min read ** ### Subscribe by Email ## Comments (3) [![Group 1000002640](https://www.reactonfire.com/hubfs/Group%201000002640.svg) ](https://www.reactonfire.com/) **Reacton HQ - UK and Europe** Appledale, 1 Eastways, Witham, CM8 3YQ, UK [+44 (0) 1245 930 296](tel:+44(0)1245930296) **Reacton Americas** 23335 N 18th Dr #140, Phoenix, AZ 85027, United States [+1 844 7322866](tel:+18447322866) **Reacton UAE** SIDRA Tower, Office 905, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, UAE [+971 483 572 23](tel:+97148357223) ![footer](https://www.reactonfire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/footer.png?width=1840&height=1144&name=footer.png) [![united-states](https://www.reactonfire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/united-states.png?width=60&height=60&name=united-states.png) united-states ](https://www.reactonfire.com/contact-us) [![united-kingdom](https://www.reactonfire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/united-kingdom.png?width=60&height=60&name=united-kingdom.png) united-kingdom ](https://www.reactonfire.com/contact-us) [![united-arab-emirates](https://www.reactonfire.com/hs-fs/hubfs/united-arab-emirates.png?width=60&height=60&name=united-arab-emirates.png) united-arab-emirates ](https://www.reactonfire.com/contact-us) © 2026 Reacton. 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