Hytrans units added to Pas-de-Calais response fleet
Iain Hoey
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Hytrans systems added in Pas-de-Calais
The Fire and Rescue Services of Pas-de-Calais (SDIS 62) in France have integrated four Hytrans mobile water transport systems into their operations for use during floods and large industrial fires.
Hytrans said the systems were recently unveiled in Boulogne-sur-Mer and described the deployment as an upgrade to regional emergency response capability.
The four units include mobile water transport systems designed for rapid deployment.
Stéphane Contal, director of SDIS 62, said: “These pumps will be stored in the rescue centres of Étaples, Ardres, Aire-sur-la-Lys and Lens, and firefighters will be trained in their use.
“They can also be used to “fight industrial fires with the ability to fetch water from rivers or canals to avoid taking drinking water”
Hytrans cites use in Somme building fire
In the same case study, Hytrans said an HS250 unit deployed by SDIS 80 in Somme was used on the same day to help extinguish a building fire.
The company presented that incident as an example of the system’s performance in live emergency conditions.
Frank Bosveld, CEO, said: “With our advanced systems, relief organisations gain the speed and reach needed in situations where every second counts.
“We’re proud to support safety regions like Pas-de-Calais in protecting people, nature, and infrastructure.”
The case study also referred to equipment including the CombiContainer in Pas-de-Calais and the HydroSub 250.
The published account presents the northern France deployment as part of Hytrans work with emergency services in more than 50 countries.