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SnakE® 6 Professional Modular Extinguishing System

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SnakE 6 Professional – the modular extinguishing system: from EV firefighting to wildfires

SnakE, the modular extinguishing system, is firefighting equipment for alternative-drive vehicle fires and for wildfire fighting.

The SnakE extinguishing system supports fire departments in fighting EV fires. The modular SnakE system is also suited to incident hygiene: it can easily be used as an emergency decon shower or as a vehicle shower.

SnakE can also be deployed as a rotary sprinkler or as a retrofit spray bar for wildfire fighting. One system, multiple proven applications: that makes SnakE a smart addition to any fire department's equipment.

SnakE follows the recommendations of the Tesla Emergency Response Guide: it enables EV firefighting with underbody cooling exactly as recommended there.

The SnakE extinguishing system uses D hoses and combines easily with your existing fire department equipment.

Applications:

EV firefighting, emergency decon shower, gas cylinder cooling

Wildfire fighting, vegetation firefighting, structure protection, dust suppression, preventive fire protection.

The SnakE extinguishing system fits into a 60 × 40 × 12 cm Eurobox, including the optional aluminum frame!
1. Unpack the SnakE extinguishing system
2. Mount on the standard sectional ladder (DIN EN 1147) carried on every apparatus
3. Slide it underneath the EV high-voltage battery
→ Cool efficiently from below & keep your crews away from the danger zone

The SnakE extinguishing system is modularly expandable without limit, so vehicles of any length can be cooled efficiently.
We also supply an optional aluminum frame as an alternative to the sectional ladder.


Included in the SnakE 6 Professional modular extinguishing system:


• Plastic Eurobox with hinged lid, 60 × 40 × 12 cm
• Folding aluminum frame
• 6 nozzle clamps with nozzles
• 1 supply line with filter
• 6 connecting hoses

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Interschutz-Logo, internationale Leitmesse für Brandschutz und Rettung in Hannover Rescuevation ist dort wiederholt Aussteller
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KfW-Logo, Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau – Förderbank des Bundes - Rescuevation wurde beim KFW Award gründen prämiert

The areas of application in the short video:

  • SnakE Waldbrand-Set - Sprühbalken und Kreisregner - SnakE Produktfoto 28

    EV cooling system

    SnakE® is the intuitive, modular extinguishing system for fast and efficient underbody cooling of electric vehicles.

    The modules are simply clamped tool-free onto a sectional ladder or a specially optimized aluminum frame, and the SnakE system is ready for use.

  • Retrofit spray bar

    The wildfire set is an extension of the SnakE set for EV underbody cooling and can still be used for that purpose without restriction.

    The compact nozzle modules are simply clamped onto the foldable retrofit spray bar and secured with spring latches. The complete system is then attached tool-free to the vehicle's shackles.

  • SnakE Kreisregner Gebäudeverteidigung/Vegetationsbrand Set - SnakE Kreisregner Gebäudeverteidigung Waldbrand

    Rotary sprinkler

    For use as a rotary sprinkler, the same compact modules are simply converted to rotary sprinkler nozzles. They can be attached to any suitable structure, such as trees, with a tension strap. This allows the rotary sprinklers to be used effectively on slopes as well.

  • SnakE 6 Professional modulares Löschsystem - Notdekontamination Feuerwehreinsatz

    Emergency decontamination

    Using SnakE modules and sectional ladder sections, an effective emergency decon shower can be set up quickly and easily. It enables rough removal of fire residue particles from all directions.

  • SnakE 6 Professional modulares Löschsystem - Gasflaschenbrand Einsatz Bodennähe

    Gas cylinder cooling

    The SnakE nozzles can also be arranged as a ring line, allowing effective and personnel-independent use for gas cylinder cooling. This eliminates the need for anyone to stay near dangerous acetylene cylinders.

  • and much more!

    For example, vehicle decontamination in combination with our Kamel set.

SnakE product video in action:

SnakE 6 Professional modulares Löschsystem - SnakE Produktfoto 28

SnakE for underbody cooling

Fighting EV fires

Underbody cooling is the simplest and safest method for efficient firefighting on passenger cars with a lithium-ion battery as the high-voltage battery. Underbody cooling is also recommended in the Tesla Emergency Response Guides.

Underbody cooling avoids additional vehicle damage and poses no risk of unnecessary damage to the battery.

The ladder is continuously cooled by SnakE, and temperatures near the ground are generally not as high.

As an alternative, we offer a foldable aluminum frame that can also be stowed in the Eurobox.

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Spray bar for retrofitting

Our mobile retrofit spray bar is a cost-effective way to upgrade existing pump-and-roll-capable vehicles. There is no need to wait for the next vehicle procurement.

The wildfire set is an extension of the SnakE set for EV firefighting and can still be used for that purpose without restriction.

The compact nozzle modules are simply clamped onto the foldable retrofit spray bar and secured with spring latches. The complete system is then attached tool-free to the vehicle's shackles.

In less than 3 minutes from unpacking to departure, you can upgrade your fleet with this important tactical capability.

With minimal staffing, firebreaks can be wetted quickly to contain the spread of a wildfire.

More about the retrofit spray bar
Kreisregner - D Schlauch - Innovative Feuerwehrtechnik - Vegetationsbrand - Gebäudeschutz - Waldbrandbekämpfung - SnakE Löschsystem - Rescuevation Löschigel

Mobile rotary sprinkler

The innovative SnakE® module, equipped with a circular sprinkler nozzle , offers effective support in forest fires , vegetation fires and building protection .

Stable fixation to the tree or building thanks to tensioning straps already present everywhere.

SnakE® is the lightest circular sprinkler system for tree attachment .

More about the SnakE rotary sprinkler!
  • ⚙️ Modular

    The modularity of the SnakE allows flexible adaptation to different operational situations.

    This makes SnakE versatile for wildfires, electric vehicle fires, and other scenarios. It also facilitates retrofitting , allowing existing vehicles to be used more efficiently.

  • 📦 Compact storage

    SnakE is the smallest and lightest modular fog extinguishing system for cooling high-voltage battery packs in vehicles. The entire system can be loaded into a single standard Eurobox.

  • 💡 Intuitive

    Even as a special extinguishing device, SnakE is intuitive to operate and requires minimal training. This allows crews to focus on the essentials and know how to act correctly, even in stressful situations.

How does the modular SnakE system work?

Here is a step-by-step explanation of how to use the SnakE system.

D-hose couplings

Connect modules

The individual nozzle modules are connected with specially designed D-hoses. This ensures an optimal spray pattern at all times and allows SnakE to be easily expanded.

Clamping

Mounting nozzle modules

The nozzle modules can be mounted on a specially dimensioned, foldable aluminum frame or on a sectional ladder. The overall height is so low that the system still fits under most common electric vehicles, even with burst tires.

C-hose couplings

Water supply

The water supply is via a C-connection, which is then split into two D-connections after a filter. This ensures a sufficient water supply at all times and protects the nozzles from clogging. This allows the nozzles to finely atomize the water at all times, thus increasing cooling performance while reducing water consumption! Each nozzle consumes only around 20 liters per minute.

Simple expansion

Spray bar

SnakE can be converted into a spray bar with a simple extension kit from us. The same SnakE set can thus equip any pump-and-roll-capable fire apparatus with a wildfire spray bar. Ideal support for vegetation fires, oil trail removal, or street cleaning.

  • Areas of application

    ⚡Electric vehicle underbody cooling

    🚿Decontamination

    💧Gas cylinder cooling

    🌫️Knocking down smoke gases

    🌳Wildfire fighting

  • Technical data

    ⚖️ 2 kg

    📦 Eurobox 60 × 40 cm

    💧 3 bar: 72 l/min

    💧 5 bar: 92 l/min

    ⚙️ Max. pressure: 16 bar

    🚒 Wall hydrant compatible

    💎 Material: V4A stainless steel

    ↔️ Spray width 1,405 mm

    ↕️ Spray reach 1,602 mm

Firefighting in electric vehicles with lithium-ion batteries

Which extinguishing agent should be used for electric vehicles?

The extinguishing agent recommended by the professional associations AGBF, vfdb and the German Fire Brigade Association is quite clear: water.

As with firefighting in vehicles with combustion engines, it is also effective to use extinguishing foam occasionally.

SnakE is suitable for both normal water and fire extinguishing foam or wetting agents.

What challenges does extinguishing electric vehicles with Li-Ion batteries pose?

The high-voltage battery in alternative-powered vehicles poses an increased risk of electrical accidents. The high-voltage cables are marked orange and must not be severed under any circumstances!

The battery of the electric car is usually installed in the underbody and is therefore difficult to access, so that under normal conditions not much cooling water reaches the battery.

The risk with lithium-ion batteries is thermal runaway, which means that many battery cells ignite each other through chain reactions. The damage is difficult to localize within the battery.

In addition, vehicles with modern designs generally have a higher fire load and burn with greater energy release and smoke development.

How much water should be used when fighting fires involving high-voltage batteries in vehicles with alternative drive systems?

According to the latest recommendations of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), the following approach is recommended for a vehicle accident involving a vehicle with an alternative drive system.

It is advisable to deploy two different nozzles early on: one for conventional car firefighting and one for cooling the lithium-ion battery (LIB).

A small amount of water is usually sufficient for efficient cooling.

It is recommended to gain better access to the underbody of the vehicle, where the high-voltage battery is located, to increase efficiency and keep firewater consumption as low as possible.

Source:

https://publikationen.dguv.de/widgets/pdf/download/article/3907

What methods are currently available for fighting fires in vehicles with alternative drives, e.g. lithium-ion batteries?

  • Wet quarantine/extinguishing container
  • Extinguishing lance
  • Extinguishing spike
  • Fire blankets
  • SnakE underbody cooling

What is the AGBF Bund's recommendation for firefighting in electric motor vehicles?

Following the recommendations of the technical committees for preventive fire and hazard protection and for operations, extinguishing agents, and environmental protection of the German fire services within AGBF Bund, the following procedure was officially recommended in January 2021.

The initial firefighting measures are the same as for a conventional car fire: cooling with water and, if necessary, with extinguishing agent additives such as foam or wetting agents.

It is important to always consult the most up-to-date emergency response guides.

In general, modern vehicles release more smoke and heat.

If the vehicle is an electric vehicle, the high-voltage battery should be examined with a thermal imaging camera.

The efficient extinguishing agent for firefighting remains water.

If, when checking the high-voltage battery in the electric vehicle, a temperature significantly above the ambient temperature is measured, combined with a steady temperature rise, current recommendations call for cooling the housing of the high-voltage battery with water.

Quarantining is explicitly not the fire department's responsibility. In its latest recommendation, the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) advises using this method only in absolute exceptional cases, as firewater disposal places a major logistical burden on fire departments. Preventive wet quarantine in particular should be avoided.

The HV battery in the electric vehicle must be cooled and monitored with the thermal imaging camera until the vehicle can be handed over to the operator or a suitable towing company.

Extinguishing success is achieved solely through the cooling effect of the water.

Source:

https://www.agbf.de/downloads-fachausschuss-vorbeugender-brand-und-gefahrenschutz/category/28-fa-vbg-oeffentlich-empfehlungen?download=356:2021-01-fachempfehlung-elektrofahrzeuge

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