From Shallow to Secure: How FireFighter1’s New Suction Hose Unlocks Your Pool as a Full-Power Fire Defense.

Fire seasons are becoming longer, hotter, and more disastrous with every year, and according to data recently released by the National Interagency Fire Center, over 2.5 million acres have already burned across the U.S. this year, with that number expected to climb as climate trends continue to shift.

While fire responders remain our first line of defense, departments are getting stretched thinner than they've ever been. In California alone, firefighter staffing has declined while the population living in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas has increased by more than 25% over the last two decades.

Time is of the essence when flames are spreading, and homeowners with on-site resources need to be ready to act as soon as they detect flames, to support the responders’ efforts and cut off the spread of fires during early stages.

This is why FireFighter1 was developed: to provide homeowners the ability to convert their swimming pool into an assured and powerful  water source and supply for fire protection. Until now however, not every pool could be fully utilized due to pool-plumbing setups and restrictions. With FireFighter1’s newly released Suction Hose, the limitation is gone and part of the past.

Every home can now have the life-saving power of a pool-based firefighting solution, regardless of how the pool is plumbed. 

Why Pool Plumbing Matters in Fire Protection:

Pool systems may look the same from the outside, but not all plumbing and setup is created equal. Certain pools are designed to support pulling and utilizing water from the lower main drain — a setup which is ideal for firefighting, since it provides consistent suction and access to all volumes of the water, creating the ideal pressure needed for a firefighting hose.

Many pools, on the other side, are set up with suction limited only to the top skimmer. Skimmers are an effective tool for collecting debris and leaves from the water surface, but when it comes to pulling the kind of sustained water flow needed for firefighting, they simply aren’t enough -  limiting water volume, pressure and flow and the ability to tap into the majority of your already-available water.

This plumbing difference had some homeowners, in fire-prone areas, unable to take full advantage of that resource. And while their pools held thousands of gallons of untapped water, their plumbing system just wasn’t built to deliver it at high pressure and volume. FireFighter1's Suction Hose and Strainer, was developed to remove this specific barrier, making it possible to access deep water easily and efficiently and without having to perform any invasive plumbing alterations whatsoever.

Drop-In Ready: How the FireFighter1 Suction Hose Works:

The genius of the newly released FireFighter1 Suction Hose lies in the simplicity of its design. Instead of relying on heavy underground plumbing or expensive alterations, homeowners can now simply drop a weighted hose and strainer directly into the deep end of the pool. Once submerged, the strainer sinks speedily and securely to the bottom, ensuring access to the largest volume of water available in your pool. As for the strainer, not only does it stabilize and secure the hose but it also filters out debris, keeping dirt and leaves from clogging the system during emergency use.

From there, the other end of the suction hose easily connects to the pump inlet under the skimmer (or to an auxiliary pump setup) while the pool pump is on, instantly transforming the pool into a pressurized firefighting tool. This means that in a matter of minutes, a homeowner can deploy a full-sized fire hose with water pressure strong enough to drench and soak rooftops, vegetation, fences, and surrounding landscapes before embers fly over. 

It’s DIY-friendly, fast, and requires no permanent alterations to any pool plumbing. For the first time, every pool owner, regardless of system plumbing design, has a reliable and powerful top grade way to fight fire at home.

Universal Compatibility and Affordable Protection:

Whether your pool is built with a main drain or not, whether it’s an older or new construction, this drop-in-ready solution ensures universal compatibility. And unlike costly contractor-led modifications that could run thousands of dollars, this FireFighter1 Suction Hose is designed as an affordable upgrade with fast deployment. No permits needed, no underground plumbing work, no delays whatsoever — just a direct and first line of defense ready whenever fire season arrives.

For more than one reason, affordability and setup are becoming more critical when considering the growing risk factor. Over 46 million homes in the United States are now in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI), the zone created where forests, brush, and neighborhoods meet. As communities in states like California, Colorado, and Texas continue to sprawl, fire departments struggle to keep pace, primarily due to staffing shortages and budget cuts. Response times in rural America only seem to have lengthened, and in many cases, residents are forced to take immediate action to protect their properties before responders and emergency crews can arrive. In this reality, tools like FireFighter1 aren’t optional — they’re essential.

Peace of Mind in a Worsening Fire Landscape:

Wildfires are no longer a western coast issue. We have seen major wildfires spread in areas such as Tennessee, New Jersey, and Florida in recent years. Climate shifts contribute to even drier conditions and increased winds across the country, with added risks due to human factors, like power line sparks. 

Fire seasons are increasing in length and frequency, making it imperative for homeowners to think differently about fire preparedness than they did a few years ago. Insurance companies are already encouraging homeowners to employ proactive fire-efforts, from clearing out defensible spaces, using better roofing materials, and also prompting increased access to fire mitigation services. FireFighter1’s system — now enhanced with the Suction Hose — adds another layer of protection that can make the difference when conditions turn critical.

At its core, the Suction Hose represents more than just a product release; it signifies the removal of the last technical barrier that prevented some homeowners from accessing and utilizing their pool as a lifesaving water source. By ensuring that every pool, no matter its plumbing setup and design, can become a powerful and reliable firefighting tool, FireFighter1 has made pool-based fire defense universally possible.

Weekly Fact-Drop: 

Did you know that according to the U.S. Fire Administration, the United States fire departments in 2023 responded to an estimated 1.39 million fires, resulting in 3,670 civilian deaths and 13,350 injuries, with a property damage cost of approximately $23 billion.