In the wake of recent wildfires in Los Angeles, it's essential to prepare for future fire threats. The FireFighter1 Adaptive Fire Hose system offers a proactive solution, enabling you to utilize their pool water to create defensible space and protect your property. This system includes a 1-1/2" single-jacket nylon fire hose equipped with an adjustable nozzle and a male quick-connect adapter, ensuring durability and ease of use. It comes with a female adapter to connect to a diverter, a 1-1/2" Charlotte pipe coupler adapter, and a protective casing for easy deployment, storage, and environmental protection. Capable of spraying over 40 feet at a rate exceeding 100 gallons per minute, it provides substantial coverage during emergencies. By preparing in advance with the FireFighter1 system, you can significantly enhance your property's resilience against future wildfires. Don't wait for the next wildfire season; equip yourself now to be ready for any future emergencies.

Bianca Wittenberg, the founder of Firefighter1, is a proud veteran and entrepreneur who created an innovative fire hose system designed to help homeowners protect their properties from wildfires. Her product utilizes a pool’s water supply to provide an immediate firefighting solution, giving homeowners a critical advantage before emergency responders arrive. As a determined businesswoman, Bianca brought Firefighter1 to national attention through an appearance on Shark Tank, further solidifying her mission to enhance wildfire preparedness and safety.

Note: Test the method you use and set up for your swimming pool, each system is different and PVC piping setup can be unique.

Have the person responsible for maintenance help familiarize the FireFighter user with setup and best use practices.

It is recommended to practice using FireFighter hose when installed, and once a year before each fire season.

Note: Some PVC and plumbing connections may be required for installation. If you are in in the Los Angeles County or neighboring counties such as Ventura County, you can request installation service here.

Highlights

Rapid Deployment: The hose is stored in a protective casing, keeping it clean and ready for immediate use during emergencies.
User-Friendly Design: Designed for easy connection to your existing pool pump, allowing homeowners to quickly access pool water in the event of a fire.
Cost-Effective Fire Protection: Provides an affordable solution for homeowners to utilize an existing water source (the pool) for fire suppression, potentially reducing reliance on external firefighting resources.
Enhanced Property Defense: By creating a defensible space with a high-volume water spray, the system helps protect your home and surrounding areas from advancing fires.
Peace of Mind: Having this system in place offers homeowners reassurance that they are better prepared to handle unexpected fire emergencies.
Impressive Performance: Capable of spraying over 40 feet at a rate exceeding 100 gallons per minute, providing substantial coverage during emergencies.

How It Works

This procedure assumes the FireFighter1 box or hanger is located adjacent to the pool pump. If the hose is likely to get tangled or caught on objects when extended, necessitating the FireFighter1 storage box to be placed further away, please see

1. If not already installed, connect FireFighter1 hose adapter to the output of the 3-way diverter valve installed on your pool pump

2. Ensure the pool pump is off, then turn 3-way diverter to “On” position, engaging FireFighter1

3. Make sure the pump is ready to turn on when you press “Start”, i.e., depending on the type of pump, you may need turn on the switch or time clock at the box where pump timer is programmed

4. Grab the hose nozzle, twist to open fully and aim

5. Turn the pool pump on at maximum speed

6. Extend the fire hose completely, AIM & SPRAY!

7. Ensure float valve is under skimmer basket and skimmer line is plugged so once water level drops, water flow will redirect from skimmer to bottom of pool. Every pool setup is different, familiarize yourself with how to operate your pool pump system.

8. Add drain plug under skimmer basket - To redirect flow of water to the bottom of your swimming pool when the water level drops below the skimmer line without issues.

Includes

100ft/50ft (Based on selection above) Foot 1-1/2" Nylon Fire Hose with Polypropylene male quick-connect adapter on one end.

Adjustable Fire Hose Nozzle on other of hose.

Our Polypropylene Camlock Female Adapter for quick-connecting the hose to pool piping.

1-1/2" Polypropylene Charlotte Pipe Coupler to connect our adapter to PVC piping on 3-Way Adapter

Protective Casing to store hose, preserve integrity and keep hose folded for easy expansion during use and longevity

Q&A

How is FireFighter1 constructed?
FireFighter is built with UL certified hoses, pressure tested to 150 PSI and built to NFPA standards. Constructed with an adjustable fog nozzle and quick-connect release end with adapter for connecting to pool pump with 3-way diverter.

How far can the user spray pool water with a FireFighter1 Hose System?
With a standard 2.7HP Variable Speed Pool Pump, Pool water sprays 45 feet+. Pressure does drop when engine cycles, then returns.

How many Gallons Per Minute of Pool Water do you get with a FireFighter1 Hose?
We've calculated about 80 GPM with a 2.7HP Standard Variable Speed Pool Pump.

How Much Water Does a Swimming Pool Have?
The average swimming pool has 12,000-15,000+ Gallons of Valuable Water Available.

What Do I Do When The Water Level Drops Below The Skimmer

1. Turn Off Your skimmer & Pull Water from Main Drain - Most pools now are designed to redirect flow to the Main Drain at the bottom of the pool when you simply turn off the skimmer. Check out your pool set-up, and plan to turn the skimmer diverter valve off, redirecting flow of water to the bottom drain. If it is not labeled already, Label it once you find out on your pool pump setup.

2. Make Sure You Have a Float Valve Installed - Should be under your skimmer basket to redirect flow of water to the bottom of your swimming pool if the water level drops below the skimmer line. All pool owners should have this valuable tool installed to protect your pool pump from intaking air. If the water level ever drops, it will hopefully save your pump.

3. Add drain plug under skimmer basket - To redirect flow of water to the bottom of your swimming pool when the water level drops below the skimmer line without issues.

ALTERNATE OPTION - Use your Vacuum line - Open the Diverter Valve that controls the pool vacuum. Then, close the return lines that normally send water back to the pool and/or the skimmer. (Some systems have two return lines: one that returns water directly to the pool and another to the skimmer.)
ALTERNATE OPTION - Play it safe and plug a suction hose _ Use the inlet return line port under the skimmer basket, that reaches the lowest point of the pool.

What if Power is Turned Off or Out?

Many fire start at home with something simple like a BBQ mishap, smoker or other small incident where you have power and the ability to put out a small fire, before it turns into a huge disaster while waiting for fire professionals.
FireFighter1 Systems are to be used while in safe proximity from fire to create defensible space when wildfire is a few miles away to protect property from flying embers AND/OR to put out an active property fire before it spreads and creates a wildfire. If the electricity has been turned off and evacuation orders in place, leave the property.
Many of our customers have backup generators, solar with battery or other personal power resources to depend on if power does become a factor and it is safe to stay to protect your property.

Why Choose FireFighter1?

This system provides a simple yet effective method for immediate access to your pool water, allowing you to create defensible space or assist in firefighting efforts. By preparing in advance, you can significantly enhance your property's resilience against future wildfires.

Investing in the FireFighter1 Adaptive Fire Hose is a proactive step toward safeguarding your home and loved ones. Don't wait for the next wildfire season; equip yourself now to be ready for any future emergencies.