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Water Pump Systems
In a wildfire, it’s not always the flames that ignite homes — it’s wind-driven embers.
90% of wildland/urban interface home fires are caused by flying embers (ember cast) making home hardening essential( Per IBHS).
These burning embers can travel miles ahead of the fire front, lodging in eaves, attic vents, roofing materials, and surrounding vegetation. Once they find a vulnerable entry point, ignition can happen within minutes.
Proactive protection isn’t optional — it’s essential.
Pool Water Fire Defense System
When Water Is Available — It Can Help Protect Your Home
This photo shows a home in Lahaina after the wildfire. The swimming pool remained full of water, yet it was never used during the emergency. In many homes, a swimming pool holds thousands of gallons of usable water that could potentially help defend the structure from approaching fire.
Important:
If there is a wildfire in your area, always evacuate immediately when instructed by authorities. Your safety comes first.
However, if evacuation warnings are issued and time safely allows, homeowners can quickly deploy a portable Pool Water Fire Defense Pump System.
About our Water Pump Systems
How It Works
How It Works
If conditions allow before evacuation:
- Roll out the portable pump and place it near the swimming pool.
- Insert the suction hose into the pool.
- Deploy the fire hoses around the home if time permits.
- Place a visible sign in the front yard to alert incoming firefighting crews that a water pump system is available.
- Start the pump and begin flowing
If conditions allow before evacuation:
- Roll out the portable pump and place it near the swimming pool.
- Insert the suction hose into the pool.
- Deploy the fire hoses around the home if time permits.
- Place a visible sign in the front yard to alert incoming firefighting crews that a water pump system is available.
- Start the pump and begin flowing water around the structure, roof, landscaping, and surrounding vegetation.
Depending on wind conditions, the system can also be connected to sprinklers to wet down vulnerable areas.
A single firefighter r can easily operate the pump and nozzle.
Water Pump
How It Works
We assist homeowners in strengthening their property with customized, reliable Honda-powered portable pump systems. Each setup includes professional-grade fire hose, adjustable nozzles, heavy-duty sprinklers, and all necessary tools and equipment to ensure dependable performance.
We provide periodic startup and inspection of the pump motor
We assist homeowners in strengthening their property with customized, reliable Honda-powered portable pump systems. Each setup includes professional-grade fire hose, adjustable nozzles, heavy-duty sprinklers, and all necessary tools and equipment to ensure dependable performance.
We provide periodic startup and inspection of the pump motor and equipment, along with personalized, one-on-one instruction so you can confidently operate the system when it matters most.
Why the correct system matters
Why the correct system matters
When red flag conditions hit, preparation makes the difference. Pump strength, flow rate, and coverage must be carefully matched to your home’s size, elevation, layout, and construction type.
The amount of water in a typical swimming pool can equal the water capacity of 10–20 fire engines. When properly accessed with a portable pump syste
When red flag conditions hit, preparation makes the difference. Pump strength, flow rate, and coverage must be carefully matched to your home’s size, elevation, layout, and construction type.
The amount of water in a typical swimming pool can equal the water capacity of 10–20 fire engines. When properly accessed with a portable pump system, that water can be used to help cool structures, wet vegetation, and slow the spread of embers.
We evaluate and customize every system to ensure it performs when it matters most.
Real Installation Example
Hotshot Fire Protection installed a system in Fairbanks Ranch, where the pump system is stored in a poolside furniture storage container so it can be quickly accessed during an emergency.
The system can typically be fully deployed in about 10 minutes.
The sign that is placed in the front yard visible for incoming firefighting crews.