Questions & Answers
What if the Power is Turned Off or Out?
FireFighter1™ is designed to create a defensible space before danger reaches your doorstep. If an active wildfire has triggered mandatory evacuation orders and the electricity has already been cut, you should leave the property immediately.
However, your system remains incredibly effective under the three most common fire scenarios:
1. Pre-Deployment Against Flying Embers (Power is Typically On)
-The Reality: 90% of wildfires spread via wind-driven flying embers.
-The Strategy: Wetting your roof, landscaping, and property perimeter drastically reduces the risk of fire spread. Because you are deploying the system when the wildfire is still a few miles away, power is typically still fully operational at this stage.
2. Everyday Property Protection (Power is On)
-The Reality: 96% to 97% of fires start from simple, localized accidents like a BBQ mishap, a smoker flare-up, or small property incidents.
-The Strategy: In these everyday situations, your home has full electrical power. FireFighter1™ gives you the immediate capability to extinguish a small blaze before it turns into a total disaster while you wait for fire professionals to arrive.
3. Outage Preparedness & Backup Power Solutions
If a power outage does become a factor and it is deemed safe to stay and defend your property, you can easily adapt your setup:
-Alternative Energy: Many of our customers utilize backup generators, solar with battery storage, or other personal power resources.
-Uninterrupted Power: Many states require pool pumps to have an uninterrupted power source.
Pro-Tip: Integrating a dedicated 4,000 to 5,000 Watt Generator to your pool pump will completely insulate you from grid power loss.
The Bottom Line:
FireFighter1™ is built to protect your property from flying embers early, or to stop an active property fire before it spreads into a wildfire. When a crisis hits, don't be the neighbor standing on the roof with a bucket or a weak garden hose wishing you had FireFighter1™.
What Do I Do When the Water Level Drops Below the Skimmer?
You do not have to worry about losing suction when your pool water line drops. FireFighter1™ is designed to continuously pull from your water asset even during extended use.
To prepare your pool for deep draining and prevent your pump from losing prime, utilize these three seamless methods:
1. Divert Flow to the Main Drain (Most Common)
-The Reality: Most modern pools are engineered with a main drain at the very bottom of the pool.
-The Strategy: You can easily redirect your pump's suction to the bottom of the pool by turning off the skimmer valve. Take a moment to inspect your pool equipment pad and locate your skimmer diverter valve. Once you identify it, label it clearly so you or any family member can switch it effortlessly during an emergency.
2. Utilize a Skimmer Float Valve (Automatic Backup)
-The Reality: A float valve sits directly beneath your skimmer basket and acts as an automatic safety guard.
-The Strategy: If the water level drops below the skimmer line, the float valve automatically seals off and redirects the suction flow entirely to the bottom main drain. Every pool owner should have this inexpensive, valuable tool installed to prevent the pool pump from intaking air and burning out.
3. Deploy the FireFighter1™ Suction Hose Extension
-The Reality: If your pool setup does not have an operational main drain, you can bypass the skimmer entirely.
-The Strategy: Simply drop the FireFighter1™ suction hose extension directly into the skimmer pipe beneath the basket. This allows the system to continuously draw water from the deepest parts of your swimming pool without any air-intake issues, keeping your stream strong until the job is done.
🛡️How is FireFighter1™ Constructed?
Built to Elite Fire Protection Standards. We don’t cut corners when it comes to defending your home. Every FireFighter1™ system is engineered for maximum durability, structural integrity, and immediate deployment under pressure.
Here is exactly what sets our equipment apart:
1. Professional Fire-Grade Construction
-FireFighter1™ hoses are proudly built in a UL Certified Facility in Sacramento, CA. Crafted using professional fire-grade nylon, our hoses are meticulously pressure-tested up to 100 PSI and built strictly to NFPA standards.
2. Corrosion-Resistant Custom Engineering
-Unlike traditional hoses, FireFighter1™ systems are custom-built using premium Polypropylene Components to entirely avoid corrosion. This includes our heavy-duty female quick-connect fitting on the hose and the custom male adapter that integrates seamlessly with your pool pump's 3-way diverter valve.
3. Tactical Flow Control
-Every hose assembly comes completely equipped with an industrial Adjustable Fog Nozzle featuring a built-in, complete shutoff mechanism. This puts total control of your 10,000+ gallon water asset right in your hands.
🛠️ 20-Minute Installation: Because our quick-connect fittings are pre-engineered to match your pool pump setup, you can go from box-to-ready in less than half an hour.
How Much Water Does a Swimming Pool Have?
The average swimming pool has 15,000-18,000 Gallons of Valuable Water Available.
IMPORTANT: 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 FireFighter1 user with setup and best use practices.
It is recommended to practice using your FireFighter1 hose when installed, and once a year before each fire season.