FIREFLYER™ Features
These aerodynamic Hydro-Wick® Fireflyers™ are used extensively by the forestry service to transport water, foam or potable water to remote locations by helicopter.
The compact, flexible containers are made from a tough PVC coated fabric. Supplied complete with various sizes filler and outlet ports.
Shut-off at the outlet, with “0” ring for attaching to harness clip and special pear shaped ring to resist rollout.
These tanks are lightweight, compact and easily deployed and provide a portable water supply in situations where water sources are scarce or where terrain makes it diffi cult to set up other portable water sources.
Material Characteristics
Basic Fabric:
Panama Weave, 1000 Denier.
Coating
PVC coated, true 28-ounce, (950-grams per square meter) heavy duty rip-stop woven polyester (aka Panama weave) mold and mildew resistant.
Temperature Resistance:
Lower Temperature: Cold Crack: Method 5874 @ -50°C (no cracking or delamination).
Higher Temperature: Between 110–120°C.
Construction
100% radio‑frequency (RF) welded with minimal 50 mm welded seams.
Available FIREFLYER™ Models
Three Versions for Every Need
| Model | Capacity | Weight (full) | Weight (empty) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70FLTH60 | 273 L | 278 kg | 5.9 kg |
| 70FLTH110 | 500 L | 507 kg | 7.7 kg |
| 70FLTH210 | 950 L | 960 kg | 10.0 kg |
70FLTH110 & 770FLTH210 Model Specifications
Size
Capacity: 500 liters
Weight (empty): approximately 8.39 kilograms
Weight (filled): approximately 506 kilograms
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Tank
Basic Fabric: Panama Weave, 1000 Denier.
Coating: PVC coated, true 28-ounce, (950-grams per square meter) heavy duty rip-stop woven polyester (aka Panama weave) mold and mildew resistant.
Temperature Resistance::
- Lower Temperature: Cold Crack: Method 5874 @ -50°C (no cracking or delamination).
- Higher Temperature: Between 110–120°C.
Construction: 100% 100% radio‑frequency (RF) welded with minimal 50 mm welded seams.
Fill Port
1 1/2” (38.1mm) diameter fill port complete with a leak proof plug and debris screen at the top portion of the tank. Alternative customized diameters upon request.
The filler port plug is tethered to the tank.
Filler port O-ring is placed over the male threads to add security against leakage.
Discharge Port
3/4” (19 mm) nylon GHT fitting. Alternative customized diameters upon request.
122 cm (48 inch) long GHT hose attached to it with threaded ball-valve shut-off located at the end of the discharge hose (can be placed at base of tank).
25 mm (2.5cm) snap hook tether to secure the hose to the tank.
Lifting Harness
- Three (3) forged D‑rings.
- Minimum Breaking Strength: 2270 kg (5000 lbs).
- Three (3) high‑tenacity polyester lifting straps, 50 mm (2 inches) wide.
- Minimum Breaking Strength: 4082 kg (9000 lbs).
- Forged D-ring straps are radio frequency welded and riveted to body of tank with a minimum of 4 or more rivets on each of the 3 -500 straps.
- Pear ring lifting straps is sewn into continuous loops using no less than two double box stitch method.
Top Lifting Ring
Pear Shaped Version.
Top Lifting Ring rated for Minimum Breaking Strength of 7620 kg.
Construction
Tanks are to be constructed by bonding the seams using a radio frequency heat sealing method. Seams should be overlapped by at least 2” inch or 50.8 mm to ensure maximum strength.
Identification
Each tank is to be printed with logo, and appropriate gallon and litre capacity and (optional date of manufacturing). “Agency acronym” in 2” lettering will be printed on separate panel at no extra charge.
Size
Capacity: 950 liters
Weight (empty): approximately 10 kilograms
Weight (filled): approximately 960 kilograms
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Tank
Basic Fabric: Panama Weave, 1000 Denier.
Coating: PVC coated, true 28-ounce, (950-grams per square meter) heavy duty rip-stop woven polyester (aka Panama weave) mold and mildew resistant.
Temperature Resistance::
- Lower Temperature: Cold Crack: Method 5874 @ -50°C (no cracking or delamination).
- Higher Temperature: Between 110–120°C.
Construction: 100% 100% radio‑frequency (RF) welded with minimal 50 mm welded seams.
Fill Port
1 1/2” (38.1mm) diameter fill port complete with a leak proof plug and debris screen at the top portion of the tank. Alternative customized diameters upon request.
The filler port plug is tethered to the tank.
Filler port O-ring is placed over the male threads to add security against leakage.
Discharge Port
1.5” (38 mm) nylon NPSH fitting. Alternative customized diameters upon request.
122 cm (48 inch) long GHT hose attached to it with threaded ball-valve shut-off located at the end of the discharge hose (can be placed at base of tank).
25 mm (2.5cm) snap hook tether to secure the hose to the tank.
Lifting Harness
- Three (3) forged D‑rings.
- Minimum Breaking Strength: 2270 kg (5000 lbs).
- Three (3) high‑tenacity polyester lifting straps, 50 mm (2 inches) wide.
- Minimum Breaking Strength: 4082 kg (9000 lbs).
- Forged D-ring straps are radio frequency welded and riveted to body of tank with a minimum of 4 or more rivets on each of the 3 -500 straps.
- Pear ring lifting straps is sewn into continuous loops using no less than two double box stitch method.
Top Lifting Ring
Pear Shaped Version.
Top Lifting Ring rated for Minimum Breaking Strength of 7620 kg.
Construction
Tanks are to be constructed by bonding the seams using a radio frequency heat sealing method. Seams should be overlapped by at least 2” inch or 50.8 mm to ensure maximum strength.
Identification
Each tank is to be printed with logo, and appropriate gallon and litre capacity and (optional date of manufacturing). “Agency acronym” in 2” lettering will be printed on separate panel at no extra charge.
