Buitink Technology develops and produces flexible, mobile large-format water reservoirs in-house. Buitink Technology's XXL mobile water reservoir has a capacity of no less than 1,000 m³ and is designed for applications where large quantities of water must be quickly available, such as in firefighting.

Storage of firewater

This type of reservoir offers a robust and flexible solution for firewater storage. It is easy to place in strategic locations, such as near forests with an increased risk of forest fires, or near villages and other areas where fire is a high risk or can cause a lot of damage.

Advantages of the mobile water tank

• Strategic placement: the reservoir can easily be moved to locations where there is an increased fire risk, such as forested areas or near villages. Moreover, if necessary, it can be transported by helicopter to hard-to-reach areas, such as mountainous regions.
• Flexibility in use: the reservoir can be used for both water storage and direct firefighting operations. It is possible to fill the reservoir simultaneously while extinguishing from the reservoir, for example by helicopter.
• Large capacity: with a capacity of 1,000 m³, the reservoir can store significant amounts of water. This is especially crucial when fighting large-scale fires where a continuous water supply is essential.

Technical specifications

Overall diameter:	20,65 m
Height:	4,59 m
Volume:	1.000 m³
Empty weight:	approx. 2.500 kg

Use and installation

The mobile water tank can be easily set up and folded when not in use. Thanks to its low weight when empty, the reservoir can be quickly transported and installed. Its large capacity and flexibility make it suitable for use in challenging conditions where quick and reliable access to fire-fighting water is required.

Extinguishing with water from water tank

Example of extinguishing with water from water reservoir at forest edge in Slovenia.

Firewater reservoir

Additional features

• Use of height difference for additional water pressure: by strategically placing the reservoir, the natural difference in altitude can be used to generate additional water pressure during firefighting operations.
• Multiple filling options and connections: the reservoir is equipped with several filling hoses, which allows the reservoir to be filled quickly and efficiently from different water sources. Fire hoses can also be connected directly to the reservoir, allowing extinguishing directly from the reservoir.

Buitink Technology thus offers a solution that is not only quick to deploy, but also durable and efficient when fighting fires in areas that are difficult to access or at increased risk.