At KIMTEK Corporation, we know that solar farm fires can pose a significant environmental and public safety risk. While traditional firefighting techniques can be effective, these may not be practical or efficient in some situations. One possible solution is to use firefighting skid units: specialized systems that can be mounted on various vehicles to quickly and effectively extinguish fires at solar panel farms.
Skid Units Explained
Firefighting skids are designed to deliver water and synthetic extinguishing agents to the disaster site using a range of mechanisms such as nozzles, hoses, and foam dispensers. These systems are typically powered by gasoline, diesel, or electric motors and can be customized to meet the specific requirements of different types.
Benefits Of Fire Department UTV Skids
- Skid units are very mobile and easy to transport.
- They may help reduce water consumption and damage.
- They’re versatile and easily customizable.
- Side-by-sides are highly affordable!
Mobile & Flexible Transportation Units
Firefighting skid units are particularly useful due to their mobility and flexibility. They can be easily transported to the fire site and quickly deployed, even in remote locations that may be inaccessible for bulkier vehicles. Firefighting skids can also be customized to meet their unique requirements, such as the need for high-pressure water systems or specialized foam agents.
Reduce Water Damage & Waste
Skid units offer many other benefits for solar farm fire suppression. Some of these systems are designed to minimize water usage, which helps reduce water damage, as well as conserve precious resources during a drought, which is particularly important since most solar farms exist in the desert.
Versatile & Customizable
Firefighting skid units are designed to be easily interchangeable depending on the specific needs the current situation demands. You can easily attach them to your department’s pre-existing vehicular infrastructure, thus mitigating the need to own a separate fire truck for each customized gear set.
Side-By-Sides Are Very Affordable
Perhaps the best feature of fire fighting skid units and side-by-sides is their low price. Rather than spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a brand-new fully-fitted fire truck, these miniature units only cost a few thousand dollars each since you can fit them onto a rescue UTV you already have.
Best Models For Solar Fires
- FIRELITE Transport Deluxe (FDH-203)
- FIRELITE Skid Unit—125 Gallons (FDHP-304-125)
- FIRELITE Transport—160 Gallons (FDHP-302-160)
- FIRELITE Transport—200 Gallons (FDHP-303-200)
- FIRELITE Transport—300 Gallons (FDHP-303-300)
- FIRELITE Transport Supermax (FST-204)
- FIRELITE Ultra High-Pressure CAT Pump (FCAT-209)
Order Your Skid Mounted Fire Fighting Unit Today
Overall, firefighting skids represent a powerful tool in the battle against solar farm fires. These systems can help to quickly and effectively suppress fires while minimizing damage to the surrounding environment and equipment. Contact KIMTEK Corporation today for more in-depth inquiries regarding our diamond-plated aluminum FIRELITE models.
