New wildfire capabilities introduced in Nottinghamshire 

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has introduced brand-new wildfire equipment, ready to be deployed at various incidents across the county.

Eastwood Fire Station is the new base for the Wildfire Support Vehicle, which is equipped with the HydroWall Hose – a perforated blue hose that creates a protective water wall up to eight metres high.

The hose, supplied by Delta Fire, is engineered for rapid deployment, creating a protective barrier around active fires or high-risk zones. It helps contain the spread of flames while shielding firefighters from intense heat, sparks, and hazardous gases, and is available at up to 60 metres in length.

The Wildfire Support Vehicle also carries essential wildfire tools such as specialist backpacks, wildfire blowers, beaters, Pulaski axes, and more.

This equipment not only helps crews extinguish outdoor fires but also provides the means to clear debris, create fire breaks, and target hard-to-reach hot spots.

The arrival of the Wildfire Support Vehicle follows the recent rollout of Small Fire Units (SFUs) at East Leake and Warsop Fire Stations, along with Tuxford Fire Station’s Polaris vehicle, also known as the Misting Unit.

These enhancements are part of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service’s ongoing delivery and improvement project, aimed at equipping crews with advanced tools to effectively respond to a wide range of incidents – particularly in rural and woodland areas.

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