Atmospheric, Smoke & Fog Effects for Film & Events | Interior & Exterior Atmos, Smoke, Haze & Machine Rentals
At Firehouse Effects, we provide cinematic atmos, smoke, fog, haze, mist and steam effects for productions, commercials, music videos, and live events across South Africa and abroad. We offer light interior atmos, low-lying fog, dense smoke that fills a forest, simulated steam, rainforest-style mist, iconic New York steam stacks, barbecue/braai smoke, smoke grenades and more. Whether it’s the constant adjusting of a team of technicians with handheld machines or vehicle-mounted smoke rigs, we understand the need for maximum manoeuvrability in changing winds.

We have a wide range of professional equipment including Artem Foggers, HazeBase, Cumulus and JEM smoke machines, Medium Smoke Machine for exteriors and running smoke tubes, ensuring reliable, consistent output for any scale or intensity. Whether you’re looking to add depth to lighting, simulate the aftermath of a fire or the heat of the day, we offer large, coordinated teams, machine rentals with skilled operators or machine-only rentals tailored to your shoot’s needs.