A Mobile Water Supply For Firefighting And Fire Watch Applications
Water is the most essential tool of fire departments across the country. When your fire crews don’t have access to water, or don’t have a reliable deployment system, you can’t get the job done.
The Water Chief® is a mobile water trailer engineered to support fire departments with firefighting, fire watch preparation, water transport, and emergency water supply. The core benefits of this patent-pending platform from Mattok Manufacturing extend far beyond those of traditional fire trucks, filling a critical gap in water infrastructure for your crew.
The Difference of a Mobile Water Source & Deployment System
Most water trailers are built around plastic tanks that can’t withstand long-term use or transportation in remote areas. On the other hand, traditional fire trucks often come with hefty initial costs and maintenance requirements.
The Water Chief® is a practical alternative to both. It boasts the following features for fire departments:
- Consistent water supply: Firefighting crews can store, transport, and deploy large volumes of water from the 1,250-gallon steel water tank.
- Customizable configuration: The Water Chief® is a multi-use platform. Custom pump and hose options, external trailer branding, and optional accessories allow your department to develop a water trailer that fits your exact needs.
- Cost-effective solution: Our platform costs much less than traditional firetrucks while boasting higher capacity, increased versatility, and even expanded tool storage space.
Advantages of Water Chief for Fire Control Operations
Mattok created the Water Chief® with fire departments in mind. We understand the unique, high-risk situations you face, and we designed our mobile water trailer to help you in these different firefighting scenarios.
Here are a few ways the Water Chief® benefits your firefighting operations:
High-Quality Material for Portable Water Tanks
Portable water tanks must be able to withstand high heat and other dangerous conditions in order to maintain the water supply your department needs to effectively combat fires. Water Chiefs’s highly durable water storage tanks are made of a heavy-gauge, baffled material that easily withstands repeated loading, transport, and exposure to external elements without deformation or leaks.
High-Capacity Portable Tanks for a Long-Lasting Water Supply
From our portable tanks to the trailer frame, Mattok built the Water Chief® for continuous use. It includes a heavy-duty construction, protected and enclosed electric components, and external fixtures built for long-term exposure to rough roads, terrain, and weather conditions. This supports a long service life that far outlasts other water trailers.
Efficient Water Distribution for Firefighting Efforts
From staging water in fire watch conditions to active fire suppression in the field, your water supply systems must be able to quickly distribute water. The Water Chief® integrates spray equipment and fire hoses to move water where you need it with great control and consistency. Our pump-driven system eliminates reliance on unreliable gravity-only discharge options.
Effective Firefighting in Remote Locations
When wildland firefighting or deploying crews in any area where the municipal water supply isn’t accessible or sufficient, fire departments can rely on the Water Chief®. The towable water trailer can be transported with ease by your brush trucks and other existing firefighting vehicles without the need for purchasing an additional dedicated truck.
DOT-Compliant Water Chief
The Water Chief® is a DOT-compliant trailer designed for safe transportation and easy operation. With proper weight distribution, braking systems, and valves, Mattok ensured our platform would be compliant with all transportation and safety standards, so your department can operate in confidence.
The Water Chief® is a reliable water source from a mobile water trailer configured especially for your fire department.
Real-World Applications For Our Mobile Water Chief
For fire departments, Water Chief® supports the following applications:
- Wildland Firefighting: Support fire suppression efforts in remote areas of an urban wildland interface where hydrants may be unavailable.
- Fire Watch Support: Provide a reliable on-site water source for fire watch operations during high-risk conditions or system outages.
- Potable Water Transport & Emergency Water Supply: Deliver clean, potable water for emergency response, disaster relief, or community support when the municipal water supply is inaccessible or compromised. The Water Chief® can be towed behind your brush truck or a volunteer's unit.
- All-Season Firefighting: Operate effectively year-round, including in freezing temperatures or harsh environments where traditional water sources may be limited or inaccessible.
- Controlled Burns: Supply consistent water access for managing and containing prescribed fires, helping your department reduce fuel loads safely and effectively.
- Equipment Cleaning & Decontamination: Clean firefighting gear, tools, and vehicles on-site to maintain readiness and prevent the spread of hazardous materials.
- Refilling Firefighting Vehicles: Quickly refill fire trucks, brush trucks, drop tanks, and other apparatus in the field to minimize downtime and keep crews actively engaged in fire suppression efforts.