The Firemote is navigated by four cameras in a circular array and an infra-red camera can be selected to locate the seat of the fire.
Its principle features are:
Compact and manoeuvrable enough for domestic and light commercial fires.
Powerful enough for industrial, warehouse and outdoor fires.
Sufficiently narrow width to allow entry through a standard doorway.
Stair and obstacle climbing ability.
Output that can be varied remotely to tackle Class A, B and C fires without having to swap hardware.
On-board cooling and soaking system to prevent overheat near the fire.
Waterproof
Simple, inexpensive but effective design.
The DTI funded research project is leading to some major improvements that include:
Articulated track system for optimum stair climbing
2.5" John Morris connector for roll flat hoses
Maximum capacity increased to 1,700 litres per minute
Monitor protected by cowling
Body that reflects radiant heat
Ability to produce shield and jet simultaneously
Wireless Telemetry system that can be bypassed with an umbilical.
The Firemote is intended to be particularly useful for:
Where gas cylinder explosion is a risk
Where large amounts of fuel is kept
Where the fire's direction cannot be easily predicted
Where means of escape is severely limited
Where long term monitor deployment in hazardous areas is needed - e.g. burning tanks or hot gas cylinders
Chemical, Biohazard and Nuclear Decontamination
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