The RainStream wildfire suppression system works by deploying a mobile mist tower up to 100 ft. (30 m) tall that releases a high-volume water mist to cool, control, and suppress wildfire heat zones. Once activated, it creates a protective moisture barrier that helps reduce fire intensity and prevent spreading. This advanced wildfire suppression process is designed by Wildfire Innovations Inc. to protect communities, industrial areas, and critical infrastructures quickly and effectively.
RainStream is a rapid deployment, large area water misting tool that is easily integrated with existing wildfire suppression strategies. The trailer-integrated tower/water delivery units are towed to the upwind edge of municipalities, critical assets or infrastructure. The tower can be operational in under 30 minutes and connected to a hydrant, storage or natural water source such as a pond or river. The system delivers 100 - 1,000 gpm (400 - 4,000 litres/minute) over an area between 1 and 18 acres (0.4 - 7 ha) per location, depending on the RainStream model size and ambient conditions.
Mobile mist towers like RainStream protect against wildfires by forming a dense water mist that cools the surrounding area and prevents fire embers from traveling downwind. This mobile defense technology acts as both a fire deterrent and control barrier. Wildfire Innovations Inc. developed this system to serve as an emergency response solution that can be positioned strategically around communities, forests, or industrial sites to stop wildfires fast.
Wildfire Innovations’ RainStream™ mobile towers are a next generation wildfire suppression technology tat rapidly deploy to protect large areas over communities and critical infrastructure. RainStream MAX models are up to 100 ft. (30m) tall and utilize wind to disperse a protective water mist over an area between 7 acres (3 ha) and 18 acres (7 ha), depending on ambient conditions. Patent pending RainStream™ trailer-integrated systems can be towed by a pickup truck and deployed in under 30 minutes. They deliver between 100 and 1,000 gallons per minute (400 – 4,000 litres/minute) of water. RainStream has been called a “sprinkler on steroids”.
During a wildfire emergency, RainStream mobile towers can be a first response to protect large areas quickly. A single hydrant or natural water source can be used to protect dozens of homes at once with a small set up crew and single operator. Within minutes, they establish a humid, protective biodome that mitigates ember transfer of up to hundreds of yards and keeps fire personnel at the front lines.
The RainStream wildfire mist tower system consists of a trailer-integrated engine/pump water delivery system, and telescoping tower with high-pressure misting nozzle. The towers can operate at variable heights, depending on wind conditions and the height of trees or structures. Optional sensors, cameras and communications equipment can be mounted on the towers.
Yes — the RainStream system functions effectively for both wildfire prevention and active suppression. In prevention mode, towers can be deployed seasonally in high-risk zones to keep vegetation damp and reduce ignition potential. Proactively management of local microclimates during extreme wildfire risk periods can be based upon predetermined models of temperature, wind, humidity, ground moisture and other factors to establish expected durations of protection. During active wildfires, they can offer first response, front-line protection barriers. This dual-purpose capability makes RainStream a versatile new tool in the wildfire defense arsenal.
RainStream technology enhances community safety by enabling fast response times and creating large zones of high humidity that prevent wildfires from reaching residential or industrial areas. It’s designed to complement local firefighting efforts, reducing manpower strain and improving operational efficiency by protecting dozens of homes from a single hydrant, pond or stream. . Through this innovative wildfire suppression technology, Wildfire Innovations Inc. empowers communities to take proactive steps toward long-term fire resilience.
The RainStream operation process follows these key steps:
1. Deployment of the mobile mist tower to the upwind edge of a targeted location.
2. Setup (2-4 persons). Disconnect from truck, level base, deploy outriggers, raise tower.3. Connection to a hydrant , storage or natural water source.
4. Activate engine/pump system and operation (1 person).
5. Continuous misting that creates a cool, humid zone.
6. Demobilize and move to next site.
This step-by-step wildfire suppression process ensures reliable, automated protection with minimal human intervention.The patent pending RainStream system is considered innovative because it is the first ground based mobile, large area wildfire suppression platform. RainStream can vary operating height and water flow to adapt to local conditions. On a moisture delivery per hour per acre per dollar basis, RainStream is the most efficient way to protect the WUI (wildland urban interface) from wildfire incursion.
How It Works
RainStream™ mobile deploys rapidly for:
Pre-Fire - Timed and targeted pre–soaking of large areas ahead of fire.
During Fire - Protect front line fire crews and critical infrastructure: power grid, waterworks, fire stations, hospitals.
Emergency Evac - Muster points - ensure human survival exiting towns, industrial sites, camps.
Mop Up - large area hot spot mitigation.
Versatile
Using prevailing winds to your advantage, RainStream™ units build a protective green buffer zone wildland urban interface zones while misting over hundreds of homes downwind. Timed and targeted application can help to maintain a resilient municipal microclimate.
Proactive Fire Prevention:
Our systems are built with the highest quality engines, pumps, and mechanical components, ensuring reliability and longevity. Designed for easy servicing and maintenance, we also offer regular maintenance and service packages to keep your system operating at peak performance.
Reliable Performance
RainStream™ fills the critical gap between traditional ground-based sprinklers and aerial firefighting methods. Whether you are protecting a community, industrial site, critical infrastructure or wildlands, RainStream™ seamlessly integrates with your existing wildfire suppression strategies. Personnel and equipment are freed up from chasing downwind spot fires.
Seamless Integration
By misting the air from an elevated position, RainStream™ forms a barrier that cools the surrounding environment and increases humidity. This dome effect protects tree canopies and reduces the risk of ignition from approaching wildfires.
A Protective
Bio-Dome