Fire Preparedness Isn’t Optional: How FF1 Helps You Defend Your Home.
With climate change on the rise around the globe, the fire seasons are getting longer and stronger; from the raging wildfires in California earlier this year to the more recent and alarming wildfires in New Jersey, the fire threat is no longer limited to certain geographies.
Communities across the U.S. are now more at risk than ever. But here is the silver lining: preparedness can lower the risk of fire related damages by 76%, and taking action around accessible water can increase that number even further. In other words, the more fire prepared you are, the more your odds stack in your favor.
At FireFighter1, our mission has always been to empower homeowners with tools that influence their outcomes during the most critical times. Our aquatic adaptive solutions transform your backyard pool into a big and powerful fire-fighting asset—and we continue to innovate our products to provide you with more enhanced and efficient solutions that complement each other, like the upcoming release of our Suction Hose system that takes emergency water access to the next level, by making it even easier and more effective to access the water already available in your backyard pool.
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Fire Preparedness is a Numbers Game – and the Odds Are in Your Favor:
What does it mean to you? The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) claim that combining vegetation management with home-hardening techniques can actually reduce losses related to wildfires by as much as 75%.
What does this translate to, though? That creating defensible and measurable space, performing upgrades and improvements to fire-resistant materials, and having immediate access to water are much more than just “nice-to-haves”, but are now essential lines of defense.
Stats show that:
- Homes with at least 100 feet of defensible space are 80% more likely to survive wildfires.
- On-site water access improves fire survivability and scoring by 70%, according to the US Fire Administration.
- Regularly maintained and serviced fire suppression systems reduce property loss risk by 35% according to National Fire Protection Association data.
Every action and step you take multiplies your chances of fire protection—and that compounding effect can and will make all the difference when every second counts.
The FireFighter1 System: Turn Your Pool Into a First Response Tool:
During a wildfire, when fire threatens your home, family and property, waiting for first responders and hoping they arrive in time may not be an option. Roads could be blocked, emergency response teams could be stretched thin, and one thing that is sure, is that the flames will not wait. That is why FireFighter1 was developed - to be an immediate response service using already-available water.
By allowing homeowners to simply install a fire hose that draws water directly and immediately from their pool, FireFighter1 gives you thousands of gallons of water that can be used to drench roofs, exterior walls, vegetations, decks, and even nearby structures belonging to your neighbors.
Our new and upcoming Suction Hose release is going to make our system even easier and more intuitive. Designed to connect to the pool's inlet return under the skimmer, the hose comes with a weighted end—either a ball-shaped weight or another mechanism still in production—ensuring it drops to the lowest point of the pool. This is beneficial as it guarantees maximum water access even if the water line drops below the skimmer level. This product release will make it more convenient, practical, efficient, and is built for real-world emergency conditions, ensuring no interruption in your fire preparedness defense plans.
Additional Options for Protecting Your Property:
Here are some more high-impact ways that you can prepare for the fire season:
- Create Defensible Space: You should clear at least 100 feet of vegetation and other debris around your home, along with trimming back trees, removing dry brush, and, most of all, ensuring nothing flammable is within reach of the house.
- Harden Your Home: Consider the use of non-combustible fencing, Class A fire-rated roofing, and metal mesh vents to prevent and block potential embers from entering.
- Pre-Soak During Red Flag Warnings: CalFire recommends that you pre-soak your property as a preventive and proactive measure, which could help reduce the risk of ignition by about 40%.
- Install Backup Water Systems: If you don’t have a pool, you may want to consider installing cisterns or water tanks that can store and gather over 2,500 gallons of water for use during an emergency.
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Maintain Your Equipment: Perform monthly checks of fire hoses, valves, and water access points every month, which can make all the difference when you need them most.
Fire Preparedness is an Investment That Starts Paying Off Immediately:
FireFighter1 is simply not just a fire hose. It’s an investment in safety, preparedness, and peace of mind. It’s a one-time setup and commitment that continues to deliver value every single day you own it.
Think of it this way: a fire may or may not strike this season, but if it does, your speed, efficiency, and ability to act may very well determine a close call versus a complete loss and devastation. From the very first day of installation, you gain an actionable tool that puts you in control of your own safety and that of your loved ones.
We built FireFighter1 not just as a product, but as part of a community-first mission. Fires do more than just destroy homes—they tear through entire neighborhoods destroying everything in their path. When more homeowners are equipped with real solutions, communities become safer, stronger, and more resilient together.
Weekly Fact-Drop:
Did you know that according to the USFA FEMA, in 2023, there were about 470,000 structure fires (34% of reported fires) and caused 3,070 civilian fire deaths, 11,790 civilian injuries, and at least $14.7 billion in direct property damage.
Safety Begins at Home, With You:
Becoming fire safe and prepared is not something that just happens overnight. But with every daily effort—from clearing your yard and lawn, to maintaining your fire equipment, and installing a unique FireFighter1 system—you are tilting the odds in your favor. You’re not just protecting a structure, you’re protecting memories, people, and the place you call home.
As wildfire seasons approach, and as they become more and more frequent and aggressive, now is the time to act and take action. Equip your home with proven tools that actually work and save lives. Invest in peace of mind. Make your pool part of your fire plan.
Appreciate that your investment opens a whole new world of preparedness.
You do not wait with FireFighter1. You prepare. You protect. You respond.
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