The smallest fire engine was developed by "Howe and Howe Technologies", which is a leading manufacturer of equipment designed for use in extreme situations. Its brainchild specialists of the company called Thermite.
Fire truck-robot allows you to fight fire where people can be a serious danger to life and health. Small technological development significantly reduces the risk of injury and burns among the fire service personnel.
Thermite is created on the basis of the machine, which was designed for use in the us army.
The robot is controlled remotely at a distance of up to 400 meters. Small size and light weight (1.9×0.9×0.14 and 750 kg, respectively) make it possible to use it in a variety of conditions. For easy orientation in a smoky room machine is equipped with several cameras. Moves Thermite with caterpillars, easily overcoming small obstacles.
Special equipment is equipped with a 25-horsepower diesel power unit, which allows you to easily move loads or maintain a strong water pressure. The body of heat-resistant aluminum and steel alloys ensures uninterrupted operation of the robot even at high temperatures. Built-in nozzles and pump have a capacity of over 2200 liters of water per minute (for comparison, it is only 2 times less than a standard fire engine water jet).
The price of the equipment is $ 100 000, which is several times less than the cost of a well-equipped fire truck. Moreover, Thermite has a special manipulator that allows you to clear the way for people.
