High capacity mobile water transport can support wildfire and emergency response when conventional water supplies are remote, restricted or unavailable.
Wildfires require a reliable water supply
Wildfires are becoming more common and often occur in remote areas, making water access difficult. Fighting wildfires requires quick, efficient access to large quantities of water. Water supply, distance, manpower, and time can be critical obstacles. The Hytrans mobile water transport system overcomes these challenges.
The global benchmark in mobile water transport
During the recent major wildfires in Gironde, France, several HydroSub units were deployed to support firefighting efforts. In Australia’s bushfires, Hytrans’ mobile water transport system improves access and delivers large volumes of water to remote, hard-to-reach areas.
Hytrans has consistently demonstrated its reliability and effectiveness in real-world emergencies worldwide, not only in wildfire control. During Hurricane Sandy, HydroSub units pumped floodwater from New York’s Holland Tunnel. Hytrans equipment also played a vital role in managing the Fukushima nuclear disaster by supplying cooling water. These deployments show the value of mobile, high-capacity water transport during wildfires, especially when conventional water sources are limited, distant, or hard to access.
High capacity, high pressure
The HydroSub is an advanced mobile water transport unit equipped with hydraulically driven submersible pumps. These units ensure reliable water flow, enabling emergency teams to manage wildfires more effectively.
The HydroSub can pump high volumes of water over long distances at high pressure. With a capacity of up to 45,000 litres per minute at 12 bar (12,000 GPM at 175 PSI), the HydroSub guarantees a steady water supply even in the most demanding conditions. Beyond wildfire suppression, the system also finds applications in civil defence, the petrochemical industry, flood relief, and flood prevention, making it a versatile tool for emergency response.
A modular system for every critical water scenario
Hytrans offers a comprehensive range of equipment to support rapid water supply or relief operations. In addition to the HydroSub, the system includes Hose Layer containers with automatic Hose Recovery systems capable of deploying and retrieving hoses up to 12 inches in diameter. Hytrans also supplies HoseRamps and a wide array of fittings, including Y-pieces, gate valves, and check valves, enabling teams to quickly set up and operate the system under any emergency conditions.
Continuous innovation for maximum reliability
Reliability is not just theoretical in emergency response. It must be demonstrated in practice, over time and under pressure. Decision makers, technical experts, and frontline users need assurance that the systems they depend on perform under demanding conditions. Whether responding to wildfires, flooding, or other large-scale disasters, emergency teams require dependable equipment. At Hytrans, continuous innovation is fundamental. The company’s engineering team continually enhances the performance, ease of use, and portability of its systems.
Trusted worldwide by emergency response units
Hytrans’ experience, with over 35 years of proven expertise in mobile water transport systems, sets the company apart. That is why Hytrans has established itself as a strong international player. More than 1,300 units are in operation worldwide, in over 60 countries, supporting fire brigades, civil defence forces, and industrial sectors where water supply reliability is crucial.
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