Why Hydro-Fire Pump Karts

"It's all about Safety"

Up until 2007, the traditional way to tackle small fires on one’s property, whether caused by wildfire or human carelessness, was to run to the storage shed or barn and begin the daunting task of finding all those bits and pieces that would normally be needed to make a fire pump operational. Often as is the case, some of those bits and pieces were likely used awhile back for another purpose and never returned to the spot where you usually store your emergency fire equipment. On the other hand, you may have not had any fire equipment of any significance to go to the storage shed, excepting of course the garden hose, shovel and a pail to carry water.

Well that’s all changed now. At last you can have some solace. When you purchase our purpose built all-in-one Hydro-Fire Pump Kart, you have made the right decision. It’s quick to deploy, highly mobile and user-friendly.  It is easy to set up, for the very young and the old. All the required components and more are right at your finger tips. No more frantic search for the bits and pieces to deal with the crisis of fire. The best part is that you can add optional enhancements to the Hydro-Fire Pump Kart to suit your particular needs. No more grab-and-run approach or fumbling with arm loads of gear with some dropping by the wayside as you make your way to an emergency situation.

The Hydro-Fire Pump Kart is a rugged, purpose-built, fire apparatus designed with the Rural & Urban Interface dweller in mind. IAFS offers a viable solution that reduces the risk to property and human life.

Most interface dwellers have some sort of water supply (lakes, streams, ponds, creeks, dugouts, wells, water storage tanks, cisterns, swimming pools)that is more than adequate for the Hydro-Fire Pump Kart. By connecting the Hydro-Fire Pump Kart to a good water source, you have one of the best, all-around home fire fighting solution prior to the arrival of the professional fire fighter, that will mitigate structural damage caused by fire and the devastating emotional effects fire can have on a family.

The Office of the Fire Commissioner of British Columbia says "Defend Your Defensible Space". This means, prepare your property, your dwelling and your family by having the proper equipment, technical resources and the determination to follow through on your preparedness plans to achieve a better outcome for all concerned.

A copy of the Home Owners FireSmart Manual (3.8 MB) is available through their website.  The document FireSmart: Protecting Your Community from Wildfire is available through the partners in protection website.

Preparedness, Awareness and Prevention are key elements to combat and minimize the level of disasters that could happen to you.

Initial Attack Fire Solutions is ready to assist the Rural & Urban Interface dwellers by providing the necessary tools and technical resources to bring about a higher level of fire protection and home safety products and awareness.