Water + foam
A 290-gallon fresh-water tank plus a 10-gallon foam tank. A Scotty foam system mixes Class A foam into the water to smother fire faster.
CMW FireSkid · Rapid response fire suppression
Your pickup.
Your fire engine.
The FireSkid puts 290 gallons of water, 10 gallons of foam and a 140 PSI pump in the bed of your truck, so you can fight a fire before help arrives.
Fits long-box Ford, GMC and Dodge pickups · Built in B.C.
- 300galWater + foam on board
- 140PSIPump pressure
- 140GPMMaximum flow
- 326ftHose reach
- 26ftDrafting lift
Why the FireSkid
Help is far away. Fire is right here.
On a remote property, a job site or a small community, the fire truck can be a long way off. The first minutes decide how big a fire gets.
The FireSkid is a truck-mounted fire suppression skid that lives in the back of the pickup you already drive. Start the Honda, pull the reel and attack the fire while it's still small. When the tank runs low, drop the intake into a lake, river or pond and keep going.
Built for the first attack
Everything you need to hit a fire fast
One skid, one engine, two hose lines and enough water and foam to knock down a fire before it spreads.
Honda power
An 11 HP electric-start Honda drives a pump rated for 140 PSI, 140 GPM and 330 feet of head. A pressure gauge shows you exactly what the system is doing.
Quick-attack reel
100 feet of 1-inch line on a top-mounted reel. Grab it, pull it out and run to the fire. Up to 15 minutes of continuous run time at full pressure.
Forestry hose
150 feet of 1.5-inch flat forestry hose comes standard, and you can add more. Reach up to 326 feet while holding a full 140 PSI.
Draft from anywhere
Feed the intake line into a lake, river, ocean or portable tank, up to 26 feet away. Refill the tank or pump straight from the source.
Fast fill
Six-inch round fill caps on top make it easy to fill fast from a hydrant or any other water source.
Made to fit your truck
- Exact bed length. Close the tailgate and it fits snug.
- Fork pockets built in. Lift it in and out of the truck with a forklift.
- Fits most long-box pickups. New Ford Super Duty, GMC and Dodge. F-150 version available.
- 900 lb empty, 3,800 lb full. Within what most heavy-duty pickups are rated to carry.
- Built in our own shop. Every unit is fabricated in-house by CoastMetalWorks in Sechelt, B.C.
Who it's for
For anyone who can't wait for a fire truck
If fire service is far away, stretched thin or not available at all, the FireSkid puts the first response in your hands.
Property owners
Protect large acreage, off-grid homes and remote cabins before emergency services arrive.
Communities
Turn local pickup trucks into the community's own fire engines. Add quick-attack skids to small departments and forestry fleets.
Industry
On-site fire protection for mills, mines, forestry and logging operations, and road-building crews.
Business & construction
Job-site safety compliance, and on-site firefighting where local fire service is weak or not available.
More than firefighting
Dust control
Add a spray bar across the back to wet down roads and yards on large properties.
Irrigation
Water crops, gardens or new plantings anywhere your truck can go.
Fire-control sprinklers
Split a 5/8-inch line two ways off the 1.5-inch line to run small sprinklers and keep an area wet.
Specifications
The numbers
One 11 HP Honda drives 140 GPM at 140 PSI through up to 326 feet of hose, from a 290-gallon tank that refills itself from open water.
| Water and foam | |
|---|---|
| Total capacity | 300 gal of liquid |
| Water tank | 290 gal fresh water (rear tank) |
| Foam tank | 10 gal (front tank); Class A foam fed into the water by a Scotty foam system |
| Filling | 6 in round caps on top for fast fills from hydrants or other water sources |
| Drafting intake | Up to 26 ft of line from a lake, river, ocean or portable tank; refills the tank or pumps straight from the source |
| Power and pump | |
| Engine | 11 HP Honda, electric start |
| Pump pressure | 140 PSI |
| Maximum flow | 140 GPM |
| Pump head | 330 ft |
| Pressure gauge | Shows system pressure while running |
| Hose and deployment | |
| Quick-attack reel | 100 ft of 1 in line on a top-mounted reel; 15 min continuous run at full pressure |
| Forestry line | 150 ft of 1.5 in flat forestry hose standard (more can be added); 8–10 min continuous run at full pressure |
| Extended reach | Up to 326 ft of hose at a full 140 PSI |
| Weight and fit | |
| Dry weight | 900 lb (empty) |
| Wet weight | 3,800 lb (filled to capacity) |
| Vehicle fit | Most new long-box Ford Super Duty (F-350), GMC and Dodge pickups; F-150 version available |
| Bed fit | Built to the exact bed length, so the tailgate closes snug against the unit |
| Handling | Built-in fork pockets for loading and unloading with a forklift |
Configurations
Built to fit the vehicle and the job
Don't drive an F-350? We build FireSkids for smaller trucks, side-by-sides and trailers.
Long-box pickup
The full 300-gallon unit for Ford Super Duty, GMC and Dodge long-box pickups.
F-150
A version sized for the Ford F-150.
Side-by-side
A new unit that fits in the back of a UTV, for trails and terrain a pickup can't reach.
Trailer
A 500-gallon unit built onto a towable trailer, for more water on scene.
Built for your vehicle and your site
Get a QuoteTell us what you drive and what you need to protect, and we'll spec the right unit.
Common questions
Will it fit my truck?
The standard FireSkid fits most new long-box Ford Super Duty, GMC and Dodge pickups. It's built to the exact length of the bed, so the tailgate closes snug. We also build an F-150 version, a side-by-side unit and a 500-gallon trailer unit.
How much does it weigh?
About 900 lb empty and 3,800 lb completely full.
How do I refill it?
Fill through the 6-inch caps on top from a hydrant or any water source. Or drop the intake line into a lake, river, ocean or portable tank, up to 26 feet away, and back-feed the tank. You can also pump straight from the water source.
How long can I spray?
At full pressure, the 100 ft quick-attack reel runs for about 15 minutes continuously. The 1.5-inch forestry line runs for 8–10 minutes. With an open water source, you can draft and keep going.
How do I get it in and out of the truck?
Every FireSkid has built-in fork pockets, so you can lift it in and out with a forklift.
Can I use it for anything besides firefighting?
Yes. Add a spray bar for dust control, use it for irrigation, or split a 5/8-inch line off the 1.5-inch line to run small sprinklers and keep an area wet.
Get a quote
Be your own first responder.
Tell us what you drive and what you need to protect, and we'll spec the right FireSkid for you.
Request a FireSkid QuoteOr reach Dave McEwen directly: 778-200-0246 · dave@qmslt.com