Wind Direction for Fire & Emergency Response
During a bushfire, hazmat incident or chemical emergency, wind direction determines how the incident develops and where it's safe for crews to operate. A Windsock at your fire station or staging area gives an immediate, instrument-free wind direction reading that every crew member can understand instantly.
- ✓ Immediate intuitive reading - no instruments or training required
- ✓ Various fabrics available, typically Heavy Duty WeatherMax or Extra Heavy Duty Sunbrella
- ✓ Counter-weighted and Swivelling Poles allows safe operations without the need, and expense, of EWPs or similar
- ✓ Two straight forward Windsock assemblies available: Rotor Arm Pivots or Fixed Frames
- ✓ Replacement Windsocks available with fast despatch from Perth
We proudly supported the Allendale Rural Fire Brigade with a Windsock during the devastating 2019 fires
FIRE PROTECTION APPLICATIONS
Fire & Emergency Services Applications
From metropolitan fire stations to rural volunteer brigades and aerial firefighting bases - we have the right Windsock assembly for every emergency services application.
Metro & Regional Fire Stations
A Windsock at your station gives crews departing to an incident the current local wind direction - critical intelligence for structure fires, grass fires and chemical incidents.
Get a Quote ›Aerial Operations & Air Attack Bases
Aerial firefighting bases and fixed-wing air attack operations require Windsock assemblies compliant with CASA and Australian Standards for aircraft operations on air attack base airstrips.
Aviation Page ›Hazmat & Incident Scenes
Mobile Windsock assemblies can be rapidly deployed at incident scenes and staging areas to give incident controllers real-time wind direction for gas or chemical releases.
View Mobile Options ›CASA | Australian Standards | Compliant Windsocks for Helicopter Landing Sites
Helicopter Landing Sites (HLS) require Windsock assemblies compliant with CASA and Australian Standards. We supply complete HLS Windsock assemblies across Australia - ensuring helicopter operations can be conducted safely at your facility.
- ✓ Assemblies compliant with CASA and Australian Standards for Helicopter Landing Sites
- ✓ CASA Standard HLS Windsock on counter-weighted pole
- ✓ 304 SS sealed-bearing frame - performs in all weather conditions
- ✓ Counter-weighted pole - service from ground without EWP
- ✓ Heavy Duty WeatherMax or Extra Heavy Duty Sunbrella fabric options
Mobile Assemblies for Incident Deployment
Hazmat incidents and large emergency scenes evolve rapidly - the upwind safe zone changes as wind shifts, and the incident command post may need to relocate. Our Mobile Windsock Assembly is easy to deploy and can be quickly repositioned - giving incident controllers continuous wind direction awareness throughout the event.
- ✓ Weighted base – fill with water without the need to use stakes or other anchoring
- ✓ Deploys rapidly - no tools required
- ✓ Reposition as the incident scene changes
- ✓ High visibility Orange or Yellow Windsock
"Thank you so much for the quote and all the detail provided - really appreciate it!"
Health & Safety Coordinator
Mining Operation, Pilbara WA
Products for Fire Protection Applications
Why Windsocks Australia
for Fire & Emergency?
Emergency services demand equipment that works first time, every time. Our Windsock assemblies are specified for long service life, minimal maintenance, and reliable operation in all weather conditions - from still summer mornings to cyclonic wet season events.
Immediate Readability
Orange-white contrast Windsocks give an instant, intuitive wind direction reading for all personnel
Manufactured in Perth, WA - supporting Australian emergency services with Australian-made products
Mobile Options
Rapid-deploy mobile assemblies for incident scenes - in the vehicle and ready when needed
Fast Despatch
Next day despatch from Perth for replacement Windsocks and standard assemblies
Equip Your Station or Brigade with Reliable Windsocks
Talk to our team about the right assembly for your station, aerial base or incident response needs.