The importance of safety at sea relies on correct fire protection procedures and proper maintenance of fire protection equipment such as gaseous fire suppression systems.

Fire is a major safety hazard for civil, commercial and military aircraft. In Australia, the potential fire zones of modern multi-engine aircraft are protected by fixed fire protection systems. A fire zone is an area or region of an aircraft that is designed by the manufacturer to require fire detection and/or fire extinguishing equipment and a high degree of inherent fire resistance.

The hazardous nature of most mining operations, coupled with the remoteness of many mine sites, means that site operators must exercise the highest levels of care with regard to fire protection in order to safeguard lives, mining equipment, property and the environment.

The Halon Collection Campaign was launched to actively promote the recovery of halon by working alongside targeted industries such as fire services and fire protection companies, as well as the general public.