The Future of Site Fire Safety is here and it Glows in the Dark
September 1, 2025
Defender has just dropped a fire safety game-changer: Introducing our FIREFLY technology, which can be integrated into our entire range of fire trolleys, safety stations and rapid response trolleys. We are the UK’s first and only manufacturer of customisable fire trolleys, featuring a photoluminescent backboard that stays visible through low smoke, darkness, and chaos.
This isn’t a tweak. This is a revolutionary upgrade.
Defenders FIREFLY backboards automatically illuminate in a situation of sudden darkness, reduced visibility or low lighting. Our FIREFLY backboards are constructed from a hard-wearing, unique material that captures natural or ambient light and retains it. This key feature enhances on-site safety and is ideal for demanding environments such as the construction industry.
Because when a fire breaks out on-site, and visibility disappears in seconds, most safety equipment disappears with it.
Ours doesn’t.
It glows.
It leads the way.
It gives your team a fighting chance.
Because of our innovative FIREFLY technology, our fire trolleys are the ONLY ones manufactured in the UK that can guide your team, even in the most challenging conditions.
Each one of our products can be equipped with a FIREFLY backboard that glows in the dark, and they are completely customisable to meet your specific site needs. Defender constructs all fire trolleys to be durable, ensuring they are ready for deployment on-site without any hassle.
Fires don’t care if it’s midnight, if you’ve lost power, or if dust is covering the stairwell. That’s why we’ve developed the technology to supply our customers with something no one else has.
Picture This:
It’s 5:48am. You’re on the early shift and working on the basement level. All of a sudden, a power tool sparks, igniting nearby foam insulation. Smoke is starting to build fast.
Visibility: reduced.
Communications: down.
Panic: rising.
Even in darkness, your team can spot the Defenders’ fire trolley due to our FIREFLY technology. They can quickly locate call points and emergency equipment and react to the emergency fast.
That’s the difference FIREFLY makes. It buys you time when conditions deteriorate and visibility is compromised.
Most fire trolleys are just metal frames on wheels. They might look tick box compliant, but how do they perform in a real emergency? We’re not just repackaging the same old red metal frame. We’re rewriting what fire safety looks like.
Defender is innovative, durable, and engineered for the real world, not just the risk assessment paperwork.
We’re the only company in the UK manufacturing FireFly photoluminescent fire trolleys specifically for construction sites.
Why? Because we asked the question others didn’t:
What if your fire trolley could lead the way when everything else disappears?
Be the first to lead the change in fire safety.
This innovative safety solution is already gaining attention and is set to become the standard kit for serious construction sites. All safety solutions are fully customisable, meaning your design and branding can be adapted with FIREFLY technology without restricting your corporate identity.
If you’re in charge of safety, procurement, or compliance, now’s your moment. Don’t get left behind while others upgrade.
Contact us today to spec your customised Defender Photoluminescent Fire Trolley, safety station or rapid response station.
