When responding to major aircraft incidents or large structural fires within airports, maintaining a continuous water and foam concentrate supply is critical.

The 10,000-litre ‘FireBowsa’ from Stronga acts as a rapid-shuttle water reservoir that continuously replenishes airport fire appliances, ensuring firefighters do not exhaust onboard water supplies during prolonged firefighting operations. Equipped with high-capacity discharge valves, 10,000 litres of water and the potential for integrated foam concentrate tanks and high-capacity firefighting pumps, FireBowsa helps sustain uninterrupted fire suppression and enhances resilience across the airport.

Read on to learn more.

Whether responding to aircraft emergencies, fuel fires, hangar incidents or infrastructure fires, maintaining sufficient water at the scene is essential for protecting lives, aircraft and airport assets.

FireBowsa provides a cost-effective ‘shuttling’ solution, rapidly transporting large volumes of water and, where required, integrated foam concentrate tanks, directly to the incident using compatible hooklift vehicles. Rather than replacing existing fire appliances, FireBowsa extends their operational endurance by acting as a dedicated mobile water supply. For enhanced capability, high-output firefighting pumps (“Godiva” and other brands available) can be mounted to the hooklift A-frame, providing a robust, integrated pumping solution.

Discover the benefits of investing in Stronga's affordable hooklift firefighting equipment
• Extends the operational endurance of Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles during prolonged aircraft emergencies, fuel fires, terminal and hangar fires, airport infrastructure incidents, vehicle and EV battery fires, cargo and warehouse fires, construction fires, and grass or wildfire incidents.
• Delivers over 10,000+ litres of additional water directly to aircraft, terminal, infrastructure and airside incidents, helping maintain uninterrupted firefighting operations.
• Rapidly deploys using existing hooklift vehicles already operating within airport fleets, reducing the need for dedicated specialist transport.
• Expands firefighting capacity as requirements grow, with additional FireBowsa units easily added to create a scalable mobile water shuttle system.
• Ground-demountable design enables the hooklift vehicle to return immediately to other airport logistics duties or shuttle additional FireBowsa units to the incident.
• Provides a significantly lower capital investment than purchasing additional specialist ARFF vehicles, while enhancing resilience and emergency response capability.

FireBowsa can be configured to meet the specific operational requirements of airport emergency response organisations.

Optional firefighting pumps and foam concentrate tanks can, for example, be integrated to provide rapid water transfer and additional firefighting capability at the fireground, delivering greater operational flexibility at a fraction of the cost of a conventional fire appliance. Combined with a comprehensive standard specification that includes a super-strong A-frame, hose stowage, sight level gauges and a range of configurable options such as inflatable dams and other specialist equipment, FireBowsa offers a versatile, purpose-built solution.

Explore the key features and benefits below.

1) Super-Strong A-Frame & Polyethylene Tank – UV-stabilised polyethylene tanks are available up to 10,000 litres in capacity with higher-capacity stainless steel tanks also available. The heavy-duty hooklift A-frame is engineered for maximum durability with high-stress points reinforced with super-strong Hardox®.
2) Integrated Foam Concentrate Tank (Optional) – A compact foam concentrate tank can be integrated onto the hooklift frame to provide an onboard supply of firefighting foam concentrate without compromising hooklift compatibility. When paired with an optional high-output firefighting pump (see no.3), FireBowsa delivers a complete mobile foam injection and firefighting solution.
3) Firefighting Pumps (Optional) – Compact, high-output firefighting pumps can be securely integrated onto the hooklift A-frame to provide a powerful, self-contained pumping solution. Suitable for rapid water transfer, foam application (when specified with the optional foam concentrate tank), appliance replenishment and direct firefighting operations, the system enhances FireBowsa's potential.
4) Inflatable Firefighting Water Dam – Inflatable water dam offers temporary water supply close to the fireground, reducing shuttle distances while supporting sustained firefighting where hydrants are unavailable/limited.

5) Ground-Demount & Shuttle Potential – Rapid ground-demounting allows the hooklift vehicle to shuttle multiple filled tanks between water source and fire, maximising supply and operational flexibility.
6) Tank Filling Points – Large-diameter filling connections enable rapid replenishment from hydrants, standpipes or open water sources to minimise turnaround times.
7) Lockable, Rubber-Sealed Hatch – Integrated float-operated breather vents admit air as the tank empties, maintaining smooth water flow while preventing water loss through the hatch.
8) Water Level Indicator – The level gauge provides a clear indication of water level inside the tank. Using a float and counterweight system, the indicator allows operators to check contents at a glance.

9) Hoses, Pipes & Fire Nozzles – A choice of flexible lay-flat delivery hoses, rigid suction pipes and high-performance fire nozzles provides a complete water transfer and firefighting solution tailored to your operational requirements.
10) Stowage Racking for Critical Equipment – Custom-mounted stowage racks keep essential firefighting equipment organised and easily accessible, with layouts tailored to suit your requirements.
11) Lockable Stowage Lockers & Cabinets – Lockable shutter stowage lockers and padlocked cabinets are available to protect equipment from theft or damage.
12) Anti-Surge Systems – Large anti-surge baffle balls minimise water surge within the tank, improving vehicle stability, reducing load shift and enhancing safety.

FireBowsa is a fully intermodal hooklift water tank that can be transported by any compatible hooklift truck, allowing airports to maximise utilisation of existing vehicle fleets. Every hooklift bowser incorporates robust construction, a super-strong hooklift A-frame, hose stowage, sight level gauges and configurable equipment options to suit the needs of modern Airport Fire & Rescue Services.

FireBowsa provides airport operators with a practical and affordable way to increase firefighting resilience, extend water availability during major incidents and improve utilisation of existing hooklift fleets. To discuss how FireBowsa could support your Airport Fire & Rescue operation, please don’t hesitate to contact the Stronga team today: mail@stronga.com