FIREBOZZ, The Water Cannon Company

FIREBOZZ® · The Water Cannon Company™

Protect your assets with the proven solution.

The only exterior, high-volume, mobile water cannon trusted by 300+ fire stations.*

*Proven across Canada, now available in the U.S.

300+fire stations using FIREBOZZ®
<1 minto connect and deploy
300 ftdiameter from a single Magnum
360°full traverse
01The problems with wildfire

Fire is a potent force of destruction that can take property and impact lives with little warning.

Fires can be ignited through a wide variety of causes, from indoor accidental fires to external negligent, criminal and unpredictable natural events.

01Water is one of the most important, yet under-managed resources required to fight fire. There is a lack of strategic event water storage and deployment. 02Wind is an environmental X-factor that can elevate the severity of fire damage. Smaller-scale protection systems are far less effective in fire-wind conditions. 03Insurance companies have cut their losses, leaving owners with fewer options and more expensive, thinner coverage.
Aerial view of Jasper, Alberta after the wildfire: a burned-out district beside an intact neighborhood
Jasper, Alberta

A town burned. A neighborhood did not.

A recent wildfire in Jasper burned a large portion of the town, while the neighborhood and homes in the foreground and to the left were entirely protected by FIREBOZZ® water cannons.

The Adams Lake Mill in Chase, British Columbia with wildfire burning on the hillside directly behind it
Chase, British Columbia

FIREBOZZ® saves Adams Lake Mill.

Water cannon systems helped protect the mill from a devastating wildfire, raising site humidity by 10–20% and creating a defensible barrier. The 200-acre site, millions in equipment and countless jobs were preserved.

02The FIREBOZZ® solution

Rapid deployment, mobility and scale, because fire does not wait.

FIREBOZZ® is the leading brand of wildland fire-fighting equipment designed for rapid deployment, capable of defending large areas quickly and easily.

  1. 01

    Rapid deployment is mandatory

    Fire grows exponentially, so response time makes all the difference. FIREBOZZ® cannons use standard fire hose connections that allow deployment in just minutes.

  2. 02

    Mobility is essential

    Fire is unpredictable, so stationary systems are inefficient and can leave you exposed. A nimble system lets you re-orient and swarm your defense based on wind and direction of attack.

  3. 03

    Scale makes a difference

    Proven effective at large industrial-scale protection. The same system is now available for home and business protection.

  4. 04

    Preplanned event water matters most

    There are not enough outside water sources to draw on after an event has begun, and municipal systems fail. An on-site event water solution ensures your protection.

You can own your complete protection for less than the cost of partial coverage.
Self-reliance is a critical aspect of protection. Nobody has a greater interest in protecting your most treasured assets than you do.
03The complete system

Four essential parts, working as one.

A curl of clean water, representing stored event water
01

A source for event water

The most critical component. Sources can be private, public and strategic, including natural bodies of water, tanked storage, swimming pools and water tenders.

A portable high-pressure fire pump with a petrol engine in a roll frame
02

High-pressure water pumps

Moving water from the source at high pressure ensures the volume delivered is distributed over long distance and with effective force against high winds and other field factors.

A coiled yellow fire hose with standard couplings
03

High-pressure fire hose

Proper fire hoses are built to withstand the field conditions of wildfire. Standard connections can be made in less than one minute for rapid deployment.

A FIREBOZZ water cannon mounted on its folding base
04

FIREBOZZ® water cannons

The cannons deliver the exact combination of pressure, volume and density of water, both direct and vaporized, to the target.

04The FIREBOZZ® lineup

Person-packable cannons, or a trailer that goes to the fire.

The FIREBOZZ Magnum water cannon on its folding base with brass inlet and adjustable nozzle
50 lbs · person-packable

FIREBOZZ® Magnum

The smallest person-packable water cannon shooting the furthest distance: up to 300 ft diameter with a full 360-degree traverse. Carried and deployed in less than a minute, and connectable with other units to create an expanded firebreak.

  • Quick setup on any terrain
  • Compatible with foam or retardants
  • Welded stainless and aluminum construction
  • Walk-away operation keeps operators out of harm’s way
  • Broken stream conserves water resources
  • Misting envelope raises relative humidity over a wide area
The FIREBOZZ Mini water cannon, a lighter all-metal unit on splayed folding legs
24 lbs · person-packable

FIREBOZZ® Mini

A single Mini shoots water, foam or retardants up to 190 ft diameter with a full 360-degree traverse or partial arc. Carried and deployed in less than a minute, and connectable with other units for expanded firebreak capability.

  • Quick setup on any terrain
  • Welded stainless and aluminum construction
  • Does not damage houses in the interface environment
  • Walk-away operation keeps operators out of harm’s way
  • Broken stream conserves water resources
  • Multi-unit connection creates a large wet-line
The FIREBOZZ Typhoon trailer loaded with cannons, hose and pumps on an all-terrain chassis
Mobile · all terrain

FIREBOZZ® Typhoon Trailer

A mobile wildfire protection trailer that goes directly to any fire on the roughest roads, supporting rapid deployment of a wetline fire break from 200+ ft wide and 1,000+ ft long. Custom configured to each user’s needs.

  • Two Magnum cannons, or four Mini cannons
  • 3,500 lb axle for rough roads and big loads
  • Full Rhino-coat interior and lock-up aluminum top
  • Sets up in 10–15 minutes, full slide-out bed
  • Strainer hose, foot valve, wireless valve compatible
  • WaterAx MKIII and B2X type pumps, 600 ft of hose
05Hose layout examples

How a wetline is actually laid out.

Standard fire hose, standard connections, and a layout planned before fire weather arrives. Here is a 2,500 ft wetline, and the two setups it is built from.

Diagram of a 2,500 foot FIREBOZZ wetline layout showing water source, pumps, hose runs and cannon positions
A 2,500 ft wetline layout.
Dead-end setup diagram: water source, portable pump and hydrant feeding valves and cannons in series, showing water and mist barriers
Dead-end setup · 600–1,000 ft of coverage.
Wye setup diagram: a wye valve splitting the supply so cannons cover a wider front
Wye setup · 900–1,200 ft of coverage.
06A dome of protection

Fire can only spread through heat. Remove the heat, remove the fire.

Cool the fuels and stifle ignition. FIREBOZZ® units do this in two ways: projection of water over a massive area, and injection of vapor into the atmosphere to create a humidity bubble.

A massive protective area can be established far more rapidly than with traditional sprinkler systems, giving a high degree of confidence that your home, livelihood and industry are protected.

The FIREBOZZ® is a true force multiplier and an invaluable tool for structure protection. While on the Malibu Franklin Fire our team was tasked with the protection of a large commercial structure and the FIREBOZZ® allowed us to lay an effective wet line. Having them in place allowed us to focus and reposition as needed, leaving the FIREBOZZ® to saturate the hillside vegetation and build a protective bubble well beyond its direct reach. Highly recommend.

Devan LeBlanc · Ember Defense

Do not wait until it is too late

Protect your home and business now.

Fire season is upon us and units sell quickly. Reach out for immediate assistance and we will help you scope the right configuration for your property.

A few of the many FIREBOZZ® valued customers

BC Wildfire Service Municipality of Jasper City of Nanaimo District of West Vancouver Lafarge Domtar Drax Enbridge Millar Western Chandon Realm Cellars Pine Ridge Bella Vineyards Chateau Boswell House Family Vineyards Vallfirest
Your direct contact

Bob Habian, AIA

CEO · tect | earth’smart

(916) 541-8659
bob@tect.com

Bob Habian