Fire Buckets

Fire Buckets

Fire buckets are a traditional and effective way to stop a fire in its tracks. Designated buckets are filled with water, sand or absorbent material and then dumped on the fire in order to smother it. The buckets are usually bright red and labelled  FIRE  so that they are easily visible and so that they are not used for other purposes. Fire buckets also typically have slightly convex bottoms, the curve of which allows for a more effective launch of water from the bucket.