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February 2025
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Portable fire pumps from Industrial Fire and Hazard Control
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The importance of having a portable firefighting pump in the fire department cannot be overstated. These versatile tools are critical for improving operational flexibility and effectiveness in combating fires, especially in challenging or remote situations. Here are the key reasons why portable fire pumps are essential:
Access to remote or hard-to-reach areas
• Fires can occur in locations without access to municipal water supplies or where firefighting vehicles cannot reach such as rural areas, forests, hills or narrow urban alleys.
• Portable fire pumps allow firefighters to draw water from alternative sources like rivers, lakes, ponds, or tanks, ensuring a steady supply of water in remote locations.
Supplemental water supply
• During large-scale fires, hydrants and water tankers might not provide enough water. Portable fire pumps can be used to boost water flow or as a secondary water source.
• They are particularly useful in scenarios where the main supply is limited or compromised.
Enhanced operational flexibility
• Portable fire pumps are lightweight and compact, making them easy to deploy in a variety of environments.
• Firefighters can transport these pumps by hand, in smaller vehicles or even via boats for firefighting on water.
Rapid deployment
• Portable fire pumps are designed for quick setup, enabling firefighters to start suppressing fires within minutes.
• This speed can make the difference between a small, contained fire and a large-scale disaster.
Versatility
• Portable pumps are designed to handle not only water but also firefighting foams and chemicals, making them effective for Class A (solid), Class B (liquid) and other fire types.
• They can also be used for dewatering operations in flood scenarios or draining water from basements after firefighting.
Cost-effectiveness
• Portable fire pumps are affordable, making them a valuable addition to fire departments with limited budgets.
• They also reduce wear and tear on larger, more expensive equipment by handling smaller tasks efficiently.
Examples of situations requiring portable pumps
• Wildland and bush fires.
• Fires in rural or isolated areas with no hydrant access.
• Flood management and post-fire water removal.
• Urban firefighting in congested or high-rise areas.
• Marine and harbour firefighting operations.
Contact Industrial Fire and Hazard Control for more information on our diesel engine driven JBC6.0/20-HD that offers flows from 900l/min through to 1 500l/min. Industrial Fire and Hazard Control has the full range of portable pumps on offer.
Please reach out to:
Kevin Naidoo on mobile: 081 732 1480 or email: [email protected]
Silver Martins on Tel: 011 869 2142 or email: [email protected]
Access to remote or hard-to-reach areas
• Fires can occur in locations without access to municipal water supplies or where firefighting vehicles cannot reach such as rural areas, forests, hills or narrow urban alleys.
• Portable fire pumps allow firefighters to draw water from alternative sources like rivers, lakes, ponds, or tanks, ensuring a steady supply of water in remote locations.
Supplemental water supply
• During large-scale fires, hydrants and water tankers might not provide enough water. Portable fire pumps can be used to boost water flow or as a secondary water source.
• They are particularly useful in scenarios where the main supply is limited or compromised.
Enhanced operational flexibility
• Portable fire pumps are lightweight and compact, making them easy to deploy in a variety of environments.
• Firefighters can transport these pumps by hand, in smaller vehicles or even via boats for firefighting on water.
Rapid deployment
• Portable fire pumps are designed for quick setup, enabling firefighters to start suppressing fires within minutes.
• This speed can make the difference between a small, contained fire and a large-scale disaster.
Versatility
• Portable pumps are designed to handle not only water but also firefighting foams and chemicals, making them effective for Class A (solid), Class B (liquid) and other fire types.
• They can also be used for dewatering operations in flood scenarios or draining water from basements after firefighting.
Cost-effectiveness
• Portable fire pumps are affordable, making them a valuable addition to fire departments with limited budgets.
• They also reduce wear and tear on larger, more expensive equipment by handling smaller tasks efficiently.
Examples of situations requiring portable pumps
• Wildland and bush fires.
• Fires in rural or isolated areas with no hydrant access.
• Flood management and post-fire water removal.
• Urban firefighting in congested or high-rise areas.
• Marine and harbour firefighting operations.
Contact Industrial Fire and Hazard Control for more information on our diesel engine driven JBC6.0/20-HD that offers flows from 900l/min through to 1 500l/min. Industrial Fire and Hazard Control has the full range of portable pumps on offer.
Please reach out to:
Kevin Naidoo on mobile: 081 732 1480 or email: [email protected]
Silver Martins on Tel: 011 869 2142 or email: [email protected]