Addressing growing wildfire challenges in the UK

North Fire and Vallfirest have announced a partnership to strengthen wildfire response resources across the United Kingdom.

This collaboration aims to equip UK fire and rescue services with advanced technology and specialised tools as the frequency and intensity of wildfires increase.

Vallfirest, established in 2007 by wildfire expert Javier Baena, has built a global reputation in providing firefighting machinery, tools, and protective equipment.

North Fire, founded in 2008 and based in Yorkshire, is known for its rapid intervention vehicle technology designed for wildfire mobility.

The partnership intends to provide enhanced support and resources for UK emergency services facing growing wildfire demands.

Vallfirest’s focus on cutting-edge wildfire equipment, combined with North Fire’s specialised vehicles, aims to improve the capacity and response efficiency of UK wildfire teams.

Innovative wildfire equipment and expertise

Vallfirest has developed a specialised range of wildfire management tools and protective equipment that has supported firefighting operations worldwide, including in Europe and the United States.

With products engineered to address the unique challenges of wildland firefighting, Vallfirest has evolved to meet the changing needs of emergency responders.

Juan Carlos Ortiz, Vallfirest’s head of Sales and Marketing, said: “Our commitment to the wildfire community has meant improvements in every aspect of what we do.

“We want to revolutionise wildfire management by equipping professionals with cutting-edge tools and technology to manage fires safely and efficiently.”

Ortiz further commented on the partnership: “Our new and exciting UK partnership with North Fire symbolises absolute relevance and a fundamental increase in our supply and service offering.

“They are a company with such a bright future, which fits hand in hand with our projections and aspirations too.”

A natural partnership in wildfire response

North Fire’s expertise in rapid intervention vehicles, developed at its Yorkshire facility, complements Vallfirest’s wildfire equipment range, creating a strong foundation for this collaboration.

The two companies’ similar values and commitment to the wildfire sector led to a natural partnership, designed to deliver integrated resources for the UK market.

Oliver North, founder and managing director of North Fire, said: “For a good fifteen years, I’ve watched Vallfirest go from strength-to-strength as the wildfire experts of our industry.

“Their knowledge and passion for the niche of wildfire response is completely unrivalled in the industry.”

North continued: “From a business perspective, the origin, culture, and purpose of the company – led by CEO, Javier Baena – is one of complete precision, obsession, and expertise.

“I genuinely believe that Vallfirest and North Fire are equally very rare in the sense that the passion for the industry is genuinely unrivalled throughout the sector.”

Debut of partnership at Wildfire 2024 Conference

The partnership between North Fire and Vallfirest will debut at the upcoming Wildfire 2024 Conference, where both companies’ key personnel will discuss wildfire response needs and innovations with UK wildfire specialists.

The conference, which commences on 9th December 2024, will mark the first joint appearance of North Fire and Vallfirest as partners in the wildfire management sector.

Their attendance underscores their commitment to supporting UK wildfire response capabilities and engaging with industry experts to address the evolving challenges of wildland firefighting.

North Fire collaborates with Vallfirest to enhance UK wildfire response capabilities: Summary

North Fire has partnered with Vallfirest to bolster the wildfire response capacity of UK fire and rescue services.

Vallfirest, a Spanish wildfire equipment manufacturer founded by Javier Baena in 2007, provides a range of machinery, tools, and protective equipment designed for wildland firefighting.

North Fire, based in Yorkshire since 2008, specialises in rapid intervention vehicle technology.

The partnership combines North Fire’s vehicle expertise with Vallfirest’s wildfire equipment to support the UK’s growing wildfire management needs.

Key representatives will present their collaboration at the Wildfire 2024 Conference on 9th December 2024, highlighting their shared dedication to advancing wildfire response in the UK.