The network enabled fire sensor and fire extinguishing system is a fire-fighting apparatus comprising a plurality of extinguisher modules. The plurality of extinguisher modules forms a wireless communication link between: a) the plurality of extinguisher modules, and, b) with an appropriate authority. When triggered by fire, the individual extinguisher module: c) releases a fire extinguishing chemical; and, d) transmits an alert message to both the appropriate authority and to the individual extinguisher modules remaining in the plurality of extinguisher modules containing the GPS coordinates of the transmitting individual extinguisher module. Each selected individual extinguisher module compares the GPS coordinates of the selected individual extinguisher mode to the GPS coordinates of the module alert message. If the span of the distance between the two coordinates is less than a previously determined span of distance, than the selected individual extinguisher module releases a fire retardant chemical.

An unmanned vehicle for initiating a fire extinguishing action, the vehicle having: a vehicle sensor unit for detecting a fire parameter K.sub.F of a vehicle monitoring region, a vehicle communication unit for receiving an instruction signal S.sub.I representing a detected fire, a target location and/or a target region, and a navigation control unit for navigating the vehicle to the target location based on the instruction signal S.sub.I. The vehicle is: configured for detecting the fire parameter K.sub.F in the form of a verification fire parameter K.sub.V of the fire detector monitoring region at the target location by the vehicle sensor unit, configured for determining a verification fire status Z.sub.V by evaluating the verification fire parameter K.sub.V, and designed and/or configured for initiating a fire extinguishing action if the verification fire status Z.sub.V was determined. A system with such a vehicle and a corresponding method are also provided.

This invention embodies a 24-7 fire protection system for fires originating outside of a structure. The invention integrates stand-alone, facility-based fire protection systems, control module and video and thermal sensors with offsite control functionality at the offsite Fire Defense Center (FDC). through multiple, redundant communications systems. Trained operators use sensor input and additional data streams to monitor fire threat in real time and deploy onsite optimized structure defense systems at the optimum time. System can be deployed onsite, remotely by an authorized facility owner/manager (via mobile application or Internet connection) or, by an autonomous control system in pre-set specified emergencies. This invention embodies the mapping, pipe and valve layout, and devices to cover the structure and, if desired, surrounding defensible spaces with a gel-water mix. The invention's gel-water mix provides protection for 48 hours, depending on humidity, more than enough for a fire front to pass the structure.

A fire suppression system includes a pipe having one or more dispersion features, a valve assembly coupled to the pipe, and a fire extinguisher unit coupled to the pipe via the valve assembly. The fire extinguisher unit includes a tank containing a fire suppressing agent. The valve assembly includes a connector with a first part attached to the fire extinguisher unit and a second part attached to the pipe. The valve assembly permits the fire extinguisher unit to be connected to the pipe of the fire suppression system to share the fire suppressing agent with the pipe and the one or more dispersion features to suppress fire or to be disconnected from the pipe for manual use to suppress fire.

There is described a fire-fighting apparatus comprising a housing comprising an upstream air inlet and a downstream fire-extinguishing stream outlet and a hollow body therebetween, wherein the housing houses an air stream traveling at high velocity; and a spray assembly concentrically mounted to the housing. The spray assembly comprises a fluid inlet connected to a source of fluid outside the housing; and a plurality of injecting assemblies fluidly connected to the fluid inlet and designed for breaking down an inflow of the fluid into droplets and projecting the droplets of the fluid within the air stream in a multiphase fire-extinguishing stream. The injecting assemblies each comprises a fluid outlet; a base plate through which extends the fluid outlet; a holding structure mounted to the base plate and extending downstream therefrom, and a unibody jet-fragmenting device mounted to the holding structure facing the stream of fluid exiting the fluid outlet.

A high efficiency nozzle is designed. The nozzle allows water streams with long-range and high surface area in one system. Suitable transitions in the fluid pathways allow creating water streams that have a robust flow profile. The system allows minimum energy loss whilst maximizing the velocity and surface area. Such nozzles can be used for a variety of applications including but not limited to fire suppression, pressure washing, watering, and other such applications.

Disclosed is an adjustable and portable fire protection sprinkler system. The device consists of a sprinkler head mounted on an adjustable height center pole connected to adjustable legs, forming a foldable tripod-like configuration. The legs and center pole have inner and outer tubes arranged for telescopic movement relative to each other, for adjusting the height of the pole and the lengths of the legs. The sprinkler head is connected to a rubber hose which is threaded through the top of the center pole and connected to a water source at the bottom. The tube stretches and retracts inside the pole corresponding to the pole height. A collar around the pole connected to the legs, wherein the legs connected to the end of the pole by metal strips. This allows for sliding up and down; increasing or decreasing the triangular base parameter. The base is also defined by the length of the legs and is adjusted to maintain the tripod stability.

TABLE-US-00001 10045610 August 2018 Pettersson 10,047,896 August 2018 Chu .sup.D840,464 February 2019 Balmer

A mobile firefighting system includes a water cannon enabled for spraying slush on or near a fire. The slush includes solid material (e.g., ice, solid fire retardant) that is projected farther than a liquid could be projected using high pressure. The slush has enhanced fire suppression and fire protection characteristics compared to a liquid. Multiple tanks add enhanced slush chilling capability (e.g., through sequenced chilling) and provide redundant backup systems. A mobile cannon includes multiple reducing nozzles that can be aimed by a rotating base and hydraulic cylinder (for raising and lowering). Continuous tracks and winches contribute to all-terrain capabilities.

A wireless system network for managing GPS-tracked stationary spraying systems and GPS-tracking mobile spraying systems deployed on a wireless communication network for supporting the defense of property against wildfires. Each GPS-tracking spraying system includes an electronic circuit or device for (i) automatically tracking the spraying of property with environmentally-clean anti-fire (AF) liquid contained in a storage tank, (ii) automatically monitoring the level of environmentally-clean anti-fire liquid in the storage tank, and (iii) generating and transmitting electronic signals to a remote center so that a service can automatically replenish the storage tank of the GPS-tracking spraying system when the level of environmentally-clean anti-fire liquid falls below a predetermined level in the storage tank. This ensures the systems are ready to spray environmentally-clean anti-fire liquid on property before the incidence of wildfire in a proactive manner.

This invention is a specially designed and shaped liquid storage tank that attaches directly to the lift arms of the skid steer or track loader. The storage tank holds a portion of the weight of the liquid in the storage tank directly over the tank treads or caterpillar tracks of the skid steer thereby greatly improving the stability of the skid steer to allow successful navigation of very rugged terrain even with a full load of liquid in the storage tank. At least thirty percent of the storage capacity of the storage tank is positioned behind the attachment plate or quick attachment plate of the skid steer or track loader. The invention may include a hydraulic water pump which can be used to spray water from the storage tank to fight wildfires. The invention may include a hydraulic power generator. The invention may include a fuel pump.