Fire service equipment for electric car fires - SnakE modular extinguishing system

Fire department equipment for electric vehicle firefighting: Why the SnakE system is the solution for your fire department ⚡🧯

Electric vehicles are an integral part of modern mobility. However, with their increasing prevalence, the risk of vehicle fires also increases, which pose particular challenges due to the high energy densities in the batteries. A burning electric vehicle can be particularly difficult to extinguish due to the chemical reactions inside the battery. Conventional extinguishing methods often reach their limits, as the intense heat development and thermal runaway place special demands on the extinguishing equipment.

🚒 The challenge of electric vehicle fires

Electric vehicle fires differ significantly from conventional vehicle fires. Once a battery starts burning, it's difficult to control. Extreme temperatures of over 1000°C and potentially toxic gases are generated. The major challenge lies in what's known as "reignition" – even after the fire is supposedly extinguished, the batteries can reignite.

Current solutions typically involve immersing the vehicle in a water bath to ensure effective cooling. However, this is an extremely resource-intensive method that requires both significant time and large quantities of water.

🔧 SnakE: The modular extinguishing system for electric vehicles

This is where SnakE , the modular fire extinguishing system, comes in. SnakE was specifically developed to make cooling and extinguishing electric vehicle fires more efficient and targeted. The system's flexibility makes it particularly practical for use in hard-to-reach places such as undercarriages or tight spaces, which are often problematic for electric vehicles.

How does SnakE work?
SnakE consists of flexible, modular units that can be individually adapted to the specific conditions. Thanks to their low installation height and high mobility, the units can be installed directly underneath the vehicle to specifically cool the battery and thus prevent re-ignition. Their application is precise and saves valuable resources such as water and time.

🔥 Advantages of the SnakE system over conventional extinguishing methods

1. Efficient cooling of hard-to-reach areas
   The greatest advantage of SnakE is its flexibility. Conventional extinguishing methods often don't reach all relevant areas of the battery. SnakE, on the other hand, can be directed underneath the vehicle to reach critical points, especially the underbody, where the heat is most concentrated.

2. Water-saving use
   Unlike the method of immersing the entire vehicle in a water bath, SnakE works in a targeted and economical manner. Water consumption is reduced to a minimum, as cooling is only carried out where it is actually needed. This is particularly advantageous in areas with limited water resources.

3. Faster and safer application
   While completely cooling down a burning electric vehicle can take hours using conventional methods, SnakE significantly reduces the time. The precise deployment of the extinguishing modules enables faster firefighting, thus reducing the risks for emergency responders.

4. Retrofittable and versatile
   SnakE can be easily integrated into existing firefighting vehicles, efficiently expanding existing equipment without the need for complete new investments. This versatility makes it a cost-effective and sustainable solution for fire departments worldwide.