Abstract: A fire extinguishing device is disclosed. The fire extinguishing device is installed at a motor vehicle with an engine. The fire extinguishing device includes a first and a second water tanks, a foam tank and a spray gun. Utilizing a pump and a driving unit, the fire extinguishing device in the present invention uses the engine in the motor vehicle without installing and purchasing another engine to become a flexible fire extinguisher which can as well save costs.

Abstract: A fire apparatus includes a main body, a water tank mounted in the main body, a spray gun mounted on the main body, a hose connected with the water tank and the spray gun, a drive pump connected with the spray gun, a power source mounted on the main body, and a transmission unit connected between the power source and the drive pump. When the power source is disposed at a slow running state during a neutral position, the power of the power source is transmitted by the transmission unit to the drive pump so that the drive pump is driven to pressurize the water tank and the spray gun, and the spray gun sprays atomized water or bubbles to extinguish the fire. Thus, the drive pump is driven by a single power of the power source without needing an external power supply.

Abstract: A firefighting station is provided. The firefighting station includes an optional portable cart, one or more chemical foam proportioners, one or more first manifolds, one or more first valves, one or more first check valves, one or more second manifolds and one or more optional chemical fire suppression agent reservoirs. Methods of suppressing or preventing a fire are also provided.

Abstract: A periodic tester to determine the readiness of a fire pump system interfaces with a fire pump controller, an electric motor, and a sprinkler system. The fire pump controller has a power on/off sensor which interfaces with an electric motor which starts the fire pump to provide water to the sprinkler system. The power on/off system has a contactor coil as a component. The periodic tester targets two of the main components of fire system failure: the power on/off sensor and the contactor coil. The periodic tester may be retrofitted to existing systems and interface either directly or indirectly with the power on/off sensor to accommodate both systems that have a solenoid valve and those that do not. The periodic tester is designed to attempt to start the system only once during a set cycle. Any failure to start is displayed through audible and visual alarms.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile tube nozzle firefighting sensor pump for a firefighting product for preventing disasters, which is configured with a plurality of hoses and tube bodies (firefighting products for preventing disasters) within a mobile tube nozzle firefighting sensor pump body, and paraffin (for fire detection) tape and paraffin type tube joints and nozzle covers formed on gaps in the firefighting tube nozzle and nozzle forming holes. Such mobile tube nozzle firefighting sensor pumps for products for preventing disasters are respectively installed in a wire rope-type cable car configuration on high and low mountains, on mountain ridge environs below mountain peaks, and on rooftop of high and low buildings near beaches. Accordingly, in order to reduce danger in urgent and dire situations and the danger of a loss of life, the senor pump can perform simple extinguishing in the early stages of a fire before fire trucks or helicopters can be dispatched.

Abstract: A mobile fire fighting cart includes a platform, water tank, boost pump, turret, and a reel of hose. The water tank having water inlets for supplying water will supply water to the boost pump. Pressurized water by the boost pump will be supplied to fire hose, turret, or a reel of hose for putting off a fire. The wheeled platform having slots for forks can be moved manually or by a fork-lift truck, and can be received by a medium truck. The self-powered mobile fire fighting cart having functions of powered water supply, manual mobility, and availability of fire powder is such a reliable fire equipment with high mobility.

Abstract: A multifunctional portable fire extinguisher system comprising: a multifunctional portable fire extinguisher with a handgun configuration that sprays fire-extinguishing liquid stored therein through a spraying portion to the outside in accordance with the actuation of a trigger; and a multifunctional portable fire extinguisher case including a housing for housing the multifunctional portable fire extinguisher and a protective cover for protecting the multifunctional portable fire extinguisher housed in the housing. The housing of the multifunctional portable fire extinguisher case includes: a first sensor unit for detecting the temperature, gas, smoke, and power failure, and for generating first detection data; and a first short range wireless communication unit for performing short range wireless communication with the multifunctional portable fire extinguisher.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a capsule for transporting a quantity of water to a vicinity of a fire and for carrying the water to the fire, where the capsule breaks open on contact with the fire to release the water. A spring-loaded arm comprising a capsule receptacle in which capsules are loaded hurls one or more capsules at a time to the fire. The spring-loaded arm is rotatable for aiming. The capsule receptacle includes a high powered light for indicating where water capsules will be hurled. A height-adjustable platform includes a scissor mechanism for adjusting a height of the spring-loaded arm.

Abstract: A fire fighting robot including a frame assembly and a fire extinguishing mechanism disposed on or within the frame assembly for ejecting a fire suppressant onto a fire. The robot also includes a caterpillar type of drive including a left and a right endless metal belt or track with an independent drive unit on each side of the robot. The left and the right motor are provided for rotating the endless belts to move the robot in a forward or rearward direction. Retractable illumination and video means for displaying a remote image of the area around the robot are provided. The robot also includes a mechanism for connecting the fire extinguishing mechanism to a source of water or other fire suppressant and for positioning a stream of suppressant onto a fire. In addition, the robot includes a pair of cooling fans and sprinkler system for maintaining the robot at an acceptable temperature.

Abstract: A firefighting apparatus on a small all-terrain utility vehicle has a U-shaped water tank closely spaced from the driver's cab. A reel for a high-pressure hose is mounted in the U of the water tank. A high-pressure engine driven pump is connected to the reel and a high-pressure hose through a water management system, which directs water from the water tank to the pump, and from the pump to the hose. The pump has a pressure valve which sets the engine idle when the high-pressure water nozzle is closed. A pressure unloader valve recirculates water from the pump outlet to the pump inlet when the nozzle is closed. A check valve is used between the water tank and a point where water recirculates to the pump. A prefilter is connected between the check valve and the water tank.

Abstract: A portable fire fighting cart. A plurality of wheels are attached to the cart. A handle is also attached to the cart and is used for positioning the cart. A water pump is connected to the cart. A pump section inlet is connected to the pump and receives water from a water source. A hand held hose outlet is attached to the pump and allows an operator to connect a hand held hose to the pump. A rotatable sprinkler is attached to the cart and is connected to the pump via a sprinkler outlet. The fire fighting cart is positionable next to a water source and the sprinkler is adjustable so that it can be easily aimed in the direction of an approaching fire. In a preferred embodiment the fire fighting cart includes a pump section and a sprinkler section. The pump section and sprinkler section are separable so that the pump section can be easily placed near the water source and the sprinkler section can be placed optimally in the path of an approaching fire.

Abstract: An autonomous mobile robot is provided which is autonomously movable, including an upper body, legs connected under the upper body, a first detector which detects an object in a front region of the upper body in a moving direction of the robot, and a second detector which detects an object in a region other than a sensing region sensed by the first detector including at least a rear region, a rear right region, and a rear left region of the upper body.

Abstract: An improved apparatus for treating a fire in a multi-floored building where the fire is located on an upper floor vertically displaced from a lower floor from which the fire is treated, and where the upper and lower floors each have a selectively openable environmental access along an external wall of the multi-floored building. The improved apparatus includes a tubular structure having an inlet, an intermediate portion, and an outlet and a bracing system. The bracing system has a frame, a first pivot point, and a second pivot point. The frame provides support against a sturdy surface. The tubular structure is supported on the first pivot point and rotates thereon to elevate or hoist the outlet towards the upper floor environmental access. The tubular structure is further supported on a second pivot point and further rotates thereon to elevate the outlet.

Abstract: A compact mobile fire attack vehicle detachably mounted to an emergency vehicle. The compact mobile fire attack vehicle is intended to be mountable to the rear end of a fire truck. In response to an emergency call, the mobile fire attack vehicle can be quickly disengaged and deployed to the fire. Likewise, after the emergency has been mitigated, the mobile fire attack vehicle can be quickly and conveniently be re-mounted to the fire truck.

Abstract: A firefighting apparatus on a small all-terrain utility vehicle has a U-shaped water tank closely spaced from the driver's cab. A reel for a high-pressure hose is mounted in the U of the water tank. A high-pressure engine driven pump is connected to the reel and a high-pressure hose through a water management system, which directs water from the water tank to the pump, and from the pump to the hose. The pump has a pressure valve which sets the engine idle when the high-pressure water nozzle is closed. A pressure unloader valve recirculates water from the pump outlet to the pump inlet when the nozzle is closed. A check valve is used between the water tank and a point where water recirculates to the pump. A prefilter is connected between the check valve and the water tank.

Abstract: A combination fire detection and fire suppression system may include a fire detection system configured to detect an undesirably high temperature associated with an area. The fire detection system may include a temperature sensor including a temperature sensor array and a fire alerting system associated with the temperature sensor. The fire alerting system may be configured to receive information from the temperature sensor and generate a warning signal based on an undesirably high temperature associated with the area. The fire detection system may include a fire control panel configured to receive the warning signal. The system may also include a fire suppression system including a fire suppressant delivery system configured to provide at least one fire suppressant agent to the area associated with the undesirably high temperature.

Abstract: A mobile smoke control and fire protection device for buildings is provided. The device comprises a sealing unit that can be applied to, or inside, an opening of a wall, a ceiling or a floor, is adapted to the opening in terms of the shape and size thereof, and is provided with at least one passage for people and/or at least one passage for tools, firefighting equipment, and the like. The passage for people and/or the passage for equipment can be least partially covered.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling and putting down woodland fires, said method comprising the steps of collecting earth at a region encompassing the fire region and projecting the collected earth to the combustion region as well as adjoining regions thereof.

Abstract: A fire-fighting monitor includes a base, an outlet, and a plurality of jointed hollow members forming a flexible body. The hollow members are pivotably coupled together and extend between the base and the outlet to provide a flexible fluid path. A base-end hollow member is coupled to the base, and an outlet-end hollow member is coupled to the outlet. Each of the hollow members has a ball portion and a socket portion, with the socket portions adapted to receive the ball portions and form a seal therebetween. Optionally, a drive unit may be incorporated into the base for rotatably driving the fire-fighting monitor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for extinguishing fires that uses a plurality of projectiles, which may be delivered to a fire from a safe distance. Each of the projectiles includes a shell that encapsulates a fire extinguishing agent. The shell may be designed to break apart on impact and/or when subjected to high temperatures. The fire extinguishing agent may include dry chemicals, powders, and the like. Also disclosed is a delivery device that propels a plurality of projectiles, like bullets from a gun, or like a stream of objects from a canister. By encapsulating the fire extinguishing agent within a shell, the projectiles may be more accurately and precisely directed to a fuel source of a fire, thereby extinguishing the fire more efficiently and with less collateral damage than in related art solutions.

Abstract: A cooker system, comprising a relatively wide pan containing cooking oil at high temperatures, the pan extending longitudinally, for cooking edibles located longitudinally, single or multiple row water mist producing nozzles supported above the pan, there being one or more laterally spaced nozzles at longitudinally spaced locations above the pan, each nozzle producing mist substantially covering an area of at least about one square foot, at oil surface level in the pan, and control means to control pressurized water delivery to the nozzles, in the event of fire in or associated with oil in the pan.

Abstract: An improved firefighting vehicle of a type supporting a pump system (e.g., a fire pump system) is provided. The firefighting vehicle generally includes a chassis and an operator cab. The operator cab is movable (e.g.; tiltable, etc.) relative to the chassis between a transit position and a service position. The firefighting vehicle also includes a fire pump system supported by the chassis at least partially under a rear portion of the operator cab. Positioning the fire pump system in such a location may advantageously allow for a vehicle with improved maneuverability or handling, reduced overall length, reduced overall height, additional capacity for storage, and/or with a fire pump system that is relatively convenient to service.

Abstract: A fire fighting system for fighting forest and brush fires under dry, hot and windy conditions which includes a jet engine for generating a high speed air stream, a water source for supplying water to a cooling system which lowers the water temperature to between forty and fifty degrees fahrenheit, a nozzle for injecting cold water into the air steam and a filter which provides very fine particles of cold water within the stream. The stream of cold water is directed to a forest or brush fire dropping the temperature of the fire which eventually extinguishes the fire.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for extinguishing fires and/or distributing extinguishing agents, comprising at least one displaceable distinguishing arm through which the extinguishing agent is guided, and an extinguishing tip that is secured to an outer end of said arm, in addition to a transport or securing unit that is arranged on the another end of said device. Essentially, the extinguishing arm comprises, in the longitudinal direction, at least two articulated segments that are joined together. The number and length of said segments are arranged such that the extinguishing tip can be placed in the direct proximity of the source of the fire when used for fighting fires.

Abstract: A fire-fighting monitor includes a first body having an internal passageway defining an inlet and an outlet, a coupler having an internal passageway defining an inlet and an outlet, the coupler being pivotally mounted to the body at the outlet of the body wherein the internal passageway of the coupler is in communication with the internal passageway of the body, and the coupler having at least one pivot axis. Further, the monitor includes a counterbalance device, which comprises an annular member mounted to the first body at the pivot axis.

Abstract: An all-terrain fire fighting apparatus has a high power-to-weight ratio, a hydraulic skid steer drive system, a drive-by-wire control system, a proportionally joystick controlled nozzle turret, and a 1500 psi foam injecting water supply system which supplies the nozzle turret and a high-pressure hose mounted on a reel. To dissipate heat load from the fire fighting apparatus systems, the fire fighting apparatus cooling system employs a cooling shroud in the form of a box with multiple system radiators stacked on one face of the box and the remaining faces containing exhaust fans mounted to draw air out of the box and through the stacked heat exchangers. The fire fighting apparatus is capable of being operated remotely by means of onboard GPS, real-time imaging, and inputs to the joystick controller and fire fighting apparatus drive-by-wire system.

Abstract: A fully moveable and totally contained fluid supply unit useful in supplying fluid such as water to a site in need of such fluid for drilling, fire control, clean up, and the like is provided comprising a skid or a trailer having mounted thereon a fluid reservoir for holding the fluid; a fluid pumping system for pumping fluids to said site; and an engine for providing prime power to operate the fluid pumping system.

Abstract: A fire-fighting monitor includes a housing, a nozzle coupler, and a pivot joint coupler comprising an internal passageway and a pivot member. The pivot member is pivotally mounted to the housing at the outlet of the housing. The nozzle coupler is mounted to the pivot joint coupler wherein the internal passageway of the pivot joint coupler is in communication with the internal passageways of the housing and the nozzle coupler, wherein the weight at the nozzle coupler generates a gravitational moment about the pivot axis. In addition, the nozzle coupler has a central axis defining a reference line, which is offset from the first pivot axis wherein a reaction force generated by fluid flowing through the nozzle coupler generates a moment about the first pivot axis in a direction opposed from said gravitational moment.

Abstract: A fire extinguisher includes a bracket, a housing, extinguisher containers and a directing member such as a ramp. The fire extinguisher is designed to be located above a stove and beneath structure, such as microwave oven and vent. Such structure typically has low clearance relative to the stovetop and the burners thereon. The housing and containers are suspended from the bracket. Each container has a fire extinguishing powder and an initiator for breaching a container wall. One of the containers is directly positioned over a burner on the stovetop. The other container is offset laterally from another burner on the stovetop. The ramp is used to direct the fire extinguishing powder of this container onto the burner. The ramp is maintained in a stowed position by a fusible link, which gives way when a fire is present on the second burner causing the ramp to fall to a deployed position before the respective container discharges its powder.

Abstract: The present invention discloses and claims a single vehicle that has both full fire fighting capability in the form of a pumper in permanent combination with full medical rescue and transport capability. Provided is a transport pumper of conventional design having a crew cab with four entrances, a large capacity fire pump, a tank containing a quantity of water, another tank containing a quantity of foam, a substantial length and diameter of fire hose, ground ladders, a side controlled pump operator's panel, and all other necessary equipment to be in substantial compliance with NFPA Standard 1901. Permanently provided on the same chassis as the pumper is an ambulance or rescue transport including rear entry double doors for patients, a rear dump capability, two supine patients on stretchers carrying capabilities, air conditioning, a side entrance door and all necessary equipment be in substantial compliance with federal standard KKK-A-1822E for a rescue transport.

Abstract: A system for a firefighting vehicle including a single compressor, driven by the engine of the firefighting vehicle, which generates a compressed fluid supply for operation of both the compressed air foam system and air brakes of the firefighting vehicle. The system can include a fluid storage tank that receives compressed fluid generated by the compressor. The storage tank can be in fluid communication with a dryer and a foaming system. The dryer dries a portion of the compressed fluid and supplies the dry fluid to one or more brake system tanks, which further provide a fluid supply to one or more air brakes of the vehicle to provide a braking force to stop the vehicle. An optionally undried portion of the fluid in the fluid storage tank can be in communication with a conduit which is further in communication with a foam supply and a liquid supply which mix with the compressed fluid to create a compressed fluid foam firefighting material.

Abstract: A fire-fighting monitor includes a first body having an internal passageway defining an inlet and an outlet, a coupler having an internal passageway defining an inlet and an outlet, the coupler being pivotally mounted to the body at the outlet of the body wherein the internal passageway of the coupler is in communication with the internal passageway of the body, and the coupler having at least one pivot axis. Further, the monitor includes a counterbalance device, which comprises an annular member mounted to the first body at the pivot axis.

Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle equipped for quick exchange of its functional components and aid units includes a frame having a mounting platform which includes a plurality of spatially positioned open surfaces, a functional unit having a quick release connector adapted to connect to the functional unit to a first part of the mounting platform, and wherein the frame is made of a polymer-matrix and metal-matrix composite.

Abstract: A mobile fire fighting foam delivery system. The system can include a trailer towable behind a vehicle. The trailer includes a frame with top, bottom and side surfaces, and is formed with a stabilizing ballast assembly. The trailer is mounted with an inlet that is connected with a nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly includes a discharge nozzle device, and is structured and configured with a limited range of motion. Also included is a pump and hose system that can provide high volume flow of water and foam to the trailer in a variety of configurations. Also included is a manifold having a main body having an outlet, a plurality of inlets coupled to the main body, and at least one pressure relief valve coupled to the main body.

Abstract: Provided is a portable life protection apparatus comprising: a portable unit; a fire sensor attached to the portable unit; a fire alarm in communication with the fire sensor; a fire retardant material dispenser in communication with the fire sensor; and a reservoir of fire retardant material connected to the fire retardant material dispenser. A corresponding method for protecting life through operation of the life protection apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: A fire fighting tool includes an elongated hollow cylindrical nozzle having a plurality of openings surrounding the nozzle, a tubular member and a coupling for connecting the tubular member to a hose. The tool also includes a mounting member for positioning the nozzle within an interior of a structure. The mounting member includes a base, an upper member and a pair of rotatable clamping members adjustably mounted on the mounting member for engaging inner and outer surfaces of a wall. The mounting member and nozzle extend through an opening in the wall for spraying water or other fire suppressant onto the fire. The tool also includes a rotatable heat shield for protecting a fireman from heat and smoke and a handle for carrying the tool.

Abstract: An automated or manually operated portable pump house for producing water pressure includes a portable housing structure, a fire pump positioned within the housing structure, a fire pump driver operably coupled to the fire pump, means for controlling the fire pump driver operably coupled to the fire pump driver, a pressure control pump positioned within the housing structure, means for controlling the pressure control pump operably coupled to the pressure control pump, means for electrical power generation positioned within the housing structure, and means for automatically detecting and reporting a status condition to an external location.

Abstract: Fire extinguishing and oil and gas well recovery system, which is particularly suitable for use in oil and petrochemical mining, characterised in that it comprises a detailed sequence of operations that are performed by means of a special caterpillar vehicle that can move safely over difficult terrain or through the desert. The vehicle can be used to approach the well while guaranteeing the safety of individuals, to position the explosive charge and detonate it for the subsequent recovery of the well. The special vehicle is equipped with an articulated arm, which together with a jib crane can handle any type of element, a front hydraulic shovel; rear motorisation, a control cabin and several pressurised water canons. The whole unit is heat-protected by means of special thermal insulation.

Abstract: A vehicular firefighting system includes a vehicle, a boom pivotally coupled to the vehicle about a horizontal axis and a nozzle pivotally coupled to the boom. In one embodiment, the system includes a linkage having a first end coupled to the nozzle and a second end coupled to the vehicle such that the linkage maintains an orientation of the nozzle as the boom pivots about the horizontal axis. In another embodiment, the boom forms at least one fluid conduit in fluid communication with the nozzle so as to deliver firefighting agent to the nozzle.

Abstract: A fire fighting tool includes an elongated hollow cylindrical nozzle having a plurality of openings surrounding the nozzle, a tubular member and a coupling for connecting the tubular member to a hose. The tool also includes a mounting member for positioning the nozzle within an interior of a structure. The mounting member includes a base, an upper member and a pair of rotatable clamping members adjustably mounted on the mounting member for engaging inner and outer surfaces of a wall. The mounting member and nozzle extend through an opening in the wall for spraying water or other fire suppressant onto the fire. The tool also includes a rotatable heat shield for protecting a fireman from heat and smoke and a handle for carrying the tool.

Abstract: A multi-stage fluid power turbine having application as a fire extinguisher to be ideally carried by a fire truck (e.g., a tanker or a pumper) so as to fight outdoor fires. An impeller and a propeller are located at one end of the fire extinguisher, and a fan is located at the opposite end. The propeller and the fan are mounted on a common inner shaft so as to rotate in a first direction. The impeller is mounted on a hollow outer shaft or tube that surrounds the inner shaft. The impeller includes a plurality of curved blades, each of which having a fluid duct running therethrough. Water under pressure being supplied from a source to the impeller blades is ejected from the fluid ducts thereof and thrust against the blades of the propeller, whereby to impart a rotational force to the propeller and a corresponding rotational force to the fan. The water ejected from the curved impeller blades causes the impeller to rotate in an opposite direction.

Abstract: A docking station module for fluidly connecting a mobile irrigation apparatus to a stationary hydrant water supply valve mounted on a water supply pipe, the module comprising a hydrant valve actuator resiliently suspended from a frame for floating movement in at least three mutually substantially perpendicular directions relative to the hydrant water supply valve.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating a fire in a multi-floored building, a method of treating fire in a multi-floored building, and a portable apparatus for assembly and subsequent treating of a fire in a multi-floored building are disclosed. The apparatus, method and system include a curvilinear tubular structure and a bracing system coupled to a source of a fluid pressure.

Abstract: A turret is configured to be rotationally coupled to a vehicle which includes a first apparatus that is immovably coupled to the vehicle. The turret comprises a second apparatus coupled to the turret. The second apparatus is configured to be rotationally coupled to the first apparatus. The turret further comprises a turret controller which uses feedback control to control rotation of the turret relative to the vehicle. The turret further comprises a position sensor coupled to the second apparatus. The position sensor being configured to provide information related to the position of the turret to the turret controller. The turret is configured to engage the first apparatus to rotate the turret relative to the vehicle.

Abstract: A remotely operably vehicle includes a body defining a cavity therebeneath and further includes a mechanism for remotely propelling the vehicle during operating conditions and a mechanism for remotely discharging fluids outwardly from the vehicle. The vehicle further includes a mechanism for remotely discharging fire retardant in a concentrated path outwardly and away from the vehicle. The fire retardant discharging mechanism includes a powder reservoir isolated from the central water reservoir. The vehicle further includes a video surveillance mechanism for remotely capturing images surrounding the target zone such that the operator can monitor the target zone from a safe and remote location. A central processing unit bears software instructions for causing the vehicle to perform a series of predetermined operations.

Abstract: A housing unit includes two parts that define a fire-smothering chemical storing interior volume. The housing unit is transported to a target area of a forest fire by an aircraft and dropped onto the target area. An explosive charge is located inside the housing unit and is detonated when the housing unit impacts the ground. The explosion associated with the detonated charge separates the two parts of the housing and disperses the chemical from the open housing unit.

Abstract: A firefighting vehicle includes a frame, a fluid pump, and a body having a compartment. In one embodiment, a drive line of the pump passes through a transverse cross member of the frame. In another embodiment, the body includes opposite side sections sandwiching the pump therebetween. In another embodiment, the vehicle includes a pumphouse module in which the body is mounted so as to move in unison with the body relative to the frame. In another embodiment, the vehicle includes a control panel operably coupled to the pump and extending through an opening in the compartment. In another embodiment, the compartment includes a wall having a C-shaped bulkhead.

Abstract: A forest fire is brought under control and extinguished through the use of ordnance to create a fire break. The fire break location is chosen along a front in the direction of travel of the fire. Ordnance is used to quickly knock down trees and other potential fuel for the fire. The fuel is then removed from the fire break. A back burn is optionally used to further create a fire break. The back burn is ignited using ordnance. Mop-up operations make use of ordnance to expose and disperse smoldering fuels by exploding hot spots.

Abstract: Provided is a fire-fighting robot that can quickly start to fight a fire occurring at a hazardous location, which firefighters cannot access, and extinguish fires occurring at any location without receiving a supply of fire extinguishing water. The fire-fighting robot (1) of the present invention is self-propelled and remote-controlled via wireless or mobile communications to fight a fire. The robot includes one or more fire extinguisher storage portions (24a, 24b) for storing fire extinguishers (24c, 24d) which provide a jet of a fire-fighting agent from a jet outlet (26) by depressing a lever, a jet control portion disposed in the fire extinguisher storage portion (24a, 24b) for depressing the lever, and a jet outlet securing portion (26a) for detachably securing the jet outlet (26) of the fire extinguisher (24c, 24d).

Abstract: A pivoting joint with a ball and socket joined by trunnions for use in fluid conduits, particularly firefighting devices such as portable monitors and the like. The pivoting joint can be used on an inlet of the device to provide a pivoting motion for one or more inlet hoses, and/or on the outlet of the device to direct the discharge in one or more directions. An optional one-way brake can be used to limit unintended movement about one or more axis of motion.