Water
Modules
The
tractor based carrier is only part of the system; water hauling
modules are the actual water holders and can be deployed by
almost any machine on a fire theatre (area of operations).
The
water modules are independent, self-contained, and portable
water reservoirs. They are dimensionally based on 20 and 40
ft sea-cans (also known as ISO containers) and can be hauled
or moved by any vehicle that is able to lift or drag them. A
½ ton truck with a trailer could move an empty 20 ft
module, and a ¾ ton truck with trailer could move an
empty 40 ft module. This universality opens a whole new dimension
for deployment. Now any truck/trailer unit can move empty modules
into protective positions on a fire-line or into the general
fire theatre. The 20 ft modules can be carried with approximately
4,500 gallons of water and a weight of 25 tons, or a 40 ft module
can be pulled/skidded with a volume of 10,000 gallons and a
weight of 57 tons.
The
storage/volume capacity of the water modules is further increased
by injecting “wetting” agents, or foam, which increase
water output volumes two fold. The intention is to put overwhelming
volumes in front of the fire more efficiently than ever before.
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20
ft module
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40
ft module
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Liquid
Capacity
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4,500
gallons
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10,000
gallons (maximum hauling capacity)
15,000
gallons (stationary deployment)
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Weight
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25
tons
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57
tons (maximum hauling capacity)
78
tons (stationary deployment)
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Volume
capacity with wetting agents/foam
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9,000
gallons
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20,000
gallons (maximum hauling capacity)
30,000
gallons (stationary deployment)
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Once
the modules are in position, either by being hauled, skidded,
or brought in by helicopter, and full of water, there are several
ways the modules can be activated. The modules can be equipped
with a remotely activated control panel to allow for their use
in extreme situations where fire fighting personnel have been
evacuated. In the event that an individual has not sent the
specific signals to activate a module, it will be activated
automatically through the use of internal heat sensors used
to detect the proximity and intensity of heat. The electronic
panel will be pre-programmed with instructions for dispersing
the module’s contents should the heat sensors be activated
prior to being activated via remote control or manual activation.
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Crowd Control |
The "Module" System can also be used in riot situations or where
crowds become unfriendly and authorities need to take
measures of force. The FAST canons can be used to push
human obstructions back and control the jeopordized
area that needs protection.
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