Lifeline

Lifeline fire extinguishers for rally, race, rallycross and single-seater cars, from plumbed-in Zero 2020, Zero 360, Zero 275 and Zero 175 systems to hand-held extinguishers. Choose from mechanical or electrical operation and FIA-homologated systems, with fitting kits, nozzles, tubing, control boxes and spare parts to install and maintain your system.

Lifeline Fire Extinguishers

Lifeline fire extinguishers are built for the conditions of competition motorsport, where a system has to be light, compact and quick to knock down a fire in the engine bay and cockpit. The range on this page covers complete plumbed-in systems, hand-held extinguishers and the parts to fit and maintain them. Here’s what to look for:

  • Four plumbed-in system families: Zero 2020, Zero 360, Zero 275 and Zero 175, each suited to different cars and disciplines
  • Mechanical or electrical operation: pull cables or push buttons, depending on the system
  • FIA-homologated systems, including Technical List 16 and FIA 8865 approvals
  • Hand-held extinguishers in AFFF and FK-5-1-12
  • Fitting kits and spare parts, from nozzles and tubing to control boxes, pull cables and decals

Choosing the Right Lifeline Fire Extinguisher System

System

Extinguishant

Best For

Zero 2020

AFFF (water-based foam)

3-litre plumbed-in systems with three nozzles in the engine bay and two in the cockpit. Available as mechanical Fire Marshal or electrical versions

Zero 360

FK-5-1-12 clean agent

A lightweight, compact alternative to foam systems, suited to all categories of motorsport. Available as mechanical Fire Marshal or electrical versions

Zero 275

Monnex and Coldfire 

Described by Lifeline as the lightest and most compact FIA 8865-2015 system, and used by most Rally2, Rally3 and Rally4 cars

Zero 175

Monnex

Single seaters, with nozzles in the cockpit, engine bay and side pods, designed to stop fire spreading forwards through the car


Fire Marshal is Lifeline’s more competitively priced range, available across the Zero 2020 and Zero 360 families. Which system you need depends on your car and your series regulations, so check them (Motorsport UK, Motorsport Ireland or FIA) before you buy.

Mechanical vs Electrical Systems

  • Mechanical systems are operated by pull cables rather than wiring
  • Electrical systems are operated by push buttons, with a control box to test and arm the system. The Technical List 16 control box covers the Zero 2020 Electrical and Zero 360 Electric systems

Hand-Held Extinguishers

Lifeline’s hand-held range comes in AFFF and FK-5-1-12. Both are permitted in FIA and Motorsport UK events where a hand held is required, as long as they meet the minimum capacity: 2.4 litres for AFFF, or 2kg for FK-5-1-12. FK-5-1-12 can be offered in a smaller, lighter package than AFFF, which is why the 2kg Zero 360 hand held is popular for rallying. Check your series regulations for the exact requirement.

Servicing Your Lifeline Extinguisher

The FIA standard for plumbed-in systems calls for servicing every 2 years by the manufacturer or an approved agent. A few things worth knowing before you buy or service:

  • Lifeline extinguishers have a maximum life of 10 years, regardless of service history
  • A bottle that misses two services (4 years) can’t be serviced again
  • A bottle serviced by anyone other than Lifeline or an approved agent can’t be serviced by Lifeline afterwards

Race and Rally is an approved Lifeline service agent, so we can service your extinguisher and apply a new 2-year service label.

Fitting Kits and Spare Parts

For installing a new system or repairing an existing one, the range includes fitting kits, engine bay and misting nozzles, semi-rigid tubing, T-piece adaptors and bulkhead connectors, pull cables, push button switches, control boxes, bottle brackets and straps, and decal packs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an FIA-homologated fire extinguisher system?

Under Motorsport UK, all new vehicles have needed an FIA-homologated system listed on Technical List 16 or 52 since 2019, and all vehicles since 2022. Motorsport Ireland and individual championships set their own requirements, so check your series regulations before you buy.

What’s the difference between AFFF and FK-5-1-12?

AFFF (aqueous film forming foam) is a water-based extinguishant used in Lifeline’s Zero 2020 systems. FK-5-1-12 is a clean agent used in the Zero 360 range, and it can be packaged smaller and lighter than an AFFF system with the same role.