New Wildfire Capabilities Introduced As Nottinghamshire Heads Into Hot Weekend

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has introduced brand-new wildfire equipment, now ready to be deployed at various incidents across the county.

Eastwood Fire Station is the new base for the Wildfire Support Vehicle, which is equipped with the HydroWall Hose — a perforated blue hose that creates a protective water wall up to eight metres high. The vehicle also carries essential wildfire tools such as specialist backpacks, wildfire blowers, beaters, Pulaski axes, and more.

This equipment not only helps crews extinguish outdoor fires but also provides the means to clear debris, create fire breaks, and target hard-to-reach hot spots.

The arrival of the Wildfire Support Vehicle follows the recent rollout of Small Fire Units (SFUs) at East Leake and Warsop Fire Stations, along with Tuxford Fire Station’s Polaris, also known as the Misting Unit.

These enhancements are part of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service’s ongoing delivery and improvement project, aimed at equipping crews with advanced tools to effectively respond to a wide range of incidents — particularly in rural and woodland areas.

With 2025 already shaping up to be a warm year, and as we approach an amber heat warning weekend, we’re committed to being as prepared as possible for any incident across Nottinghamshire and beyond.

However, just because we’re prepared, it doesn’t mean we want fires to start. We urge the public to play their part in helping prevent wildfires this summer:

• Avoid using disposable barbecues in parks or open countryside
• Never leave campfires or bonfires unattended
• Take litter, especially glass bottles, home with you
• Dispose of cigarettes appropriately

Read here for more information on outdoor fire safety.