Merlin design, install and maintain commercial fire detection and suppression systems for a variety of industries at high risk of fire.

Our designs include bespoke, fully accredited installations to meet unique needs and circumstances, as well as a comprehensive product range for various applications and environments.

We specialise in the installation of both mobile and fixed fire suppression systems, including for electric vehicles and to mitigate the unique risks faced in the waste and recycling sector, and in the generation of electricity via waste-to-energy.

Our products are certified to the most exacting of industry standards, via third-party testing and other appropriate approvals, and include world-renowned systems like the Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection System.

Some of the other fire suppression technologies in our line-up include deluge waterspray, watermist, compressed air foam and medium expansion systems, as well as firefighting monitors and hose reel solutions.

Compressed Air Foam Systems can be used for a wide range of applications and fire types…

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The Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection System is setting the standard across a number of industries…

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Our deluge systems provide fast acting fire suppression for various material and machinery associated risk areas…

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Working with a wide spectrum of fire detection solution manufacturers internationally, we have the right solutions for high-risk industries…

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Fire Shield Systems provide a wide range of active fire suppression systems for fixed and mobile applications…

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The strong relationships that Fire Shield have built with various manufacturers enables us to select the right solution for a wide range of environments…

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Proactive prevention of fires in areas where flammable materials are stored, by using a poured foam or vapour solution to suppress flames.

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The Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection System is setting the standard across a number of industries…

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Fire suppression systems for machinery including ducts, conveyors and chutes, to detect and suppress sparks and hot embers before they can ignite a fire.

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A valuable early warning detection system with the ability to operate with a wide range of automatic fire protection solutions…

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The Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection System is setting the standard across a number of industries…

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Innovative video-based surveillance to identify flames and raise the alarm in the event of a potentially life-threatening fire on your premises.

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Manual hand operated and automatic remote-control robotic monitor systems in a range of high-grade materials manufactured and tested to the highest standards…

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Efficient, environmentally friendly, cost-effective solutions 3rd party certified for a range of applications providing multiple benefits…

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Fire Protection Guide

If you’re not sure which fire suppression system is right for you, your people and your premises, our Fire Protection Guide can help you to decide.

This comprehensive guide looks through a detailed list of applications and environments, to recommend the best system or solution for each scenario.

If you have an unusual or unique fire risk you need to mitigate against, please contact us directly and we will be happy to recommend a suitable solution.

​Fire Suppression Solutions

We provide fire suppression solutions recognised by government bodies and insurers for spark and ember detection, heat detection, thermal imaging and IR3 flame detection in a variety of industrial settings.

Our systems use a number of active suppression agents depending on the application and environment, for example water mist, water spray, foam, aerosol and clean agent systems, and Forrex vehicle fire protection.

The cost of ownership benefit with the Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection System 

Reliable, Cost-effective, reduced downtime, increased productivity.

Only 1 service required per year

The Dafo system only requires 1 service per year compared with 2 for a dual agent powder system. This means not only significant cost savings but a large reduction in down time. 

40 years of product development

The Dafo system has been developed over 40 years by the worlds leading designers and engineers in the field of vehicle fire protection.

100,000 installs Worldwide

With over 100,000 installs of the Dafo system Worldwide it is established as market leader in the vehicle fire protection industry. That’s why it is the factory fit choice for many of the Worlds best known machinery manufacturers. 

Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection Systems

The Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection System offers numerous benefits including a compelling total cost of ownership. By increasing productivity, improving reliability and reducing downtime, the Dafo system ensures you gain greater value from your vehicles over their life span.

Dafo systems require only minimal maintenance: one service per year, instead of the two normally needed by dual agent powder systems. This minimises downtime for your vehicles and delivers substantial total cost savings.

The system is based on more than 40 years of development, with over 100,000 completed installations worldwide. Dafo is an industry leader in vehicle fire protection and the first choice of many OEMs.

As exclusive UK & Ireland distributors of the Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection System, Merlin provide installation, parts and servicing from our base in County Kildare.

Setting The Standard For Fire Protection Systems