WILDLAND & FORESTRY RESPONSE

WILDLAND & FORESTRY FIRE SKIDS

Mobile fire suppression systems for forestry crews, wildland response, prescribed fire and remote terrain where access is part of the problem.

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REMOTE TERRAIN PRESCRIBED FIRE MOBILE WATER
OFF-ROAD RESPONSE

TAKE SUPPRESSION OFF THE ROAD.

Forestry and wildland work regularly puts crews beyond paved access. Trails, timber roads, burn units and remote property demand equipment that can move with the crew instead of waiting at the road.

BLZ UTV fire skids place onboard water, hose and electric pumping capability on a compact off-road platform, while Defender truck skids add higher-capacity options for pickups and brush trucks.

MATCH THE SYSTEM TO THE OPERATION

WHERE ARE YOU WORKING?

Choose the platform around terrain, access, water needs and the vehicle already assigned to the mission.

TRAILS • TIMBER ROADS

MOVE WITH THE CREW.

UTV-based suppression can follow crews into narrow trails, timber roads and rough terrain where larger apparatus may have limited access.

SYSTEM FIT SCOUT 45 • RANGER 60 • GUARDIAN 80
BURN UNIT SUPPORT

KEEP WATER MOVING WITH THE BURN.

Mobile water and hose capability can support prescribed-fire operations where crews need suppression positioned around changing terrain and burn boundaries.

SYSTEM FIT RANGER 60 • GUARDIAN 80
HIGHER CAPACITY

BRING MORE WATER TO THE ROAD EDGE.

When the operation supports a pickup or brush truck, Defender systems increase water capacity and add a truck-based suppression platform for wildland and brush response.

SYSTEM FIT DEFENDER 100 • DEFENDER 200
FORESTRY FIRE SKIDS

MOBILE SYSTEMS FOR WILDLAND WORK.

From compact UTV response to larger brush-truck suppression, BLZ gives forestry teams multiple ways to carry water into the field.

WILDLAND FIRE SKID BUYER GUIDE

MOBILITY, WATER AND TERRAIN MATTER.

A forestry or wildland fire skid should be matched to the vehicle and terrain first. Loaded water weight, payload, crew, tools and bed dimensions all affect what a UTV or truck can safely carry.

UTV systems are strongest where maneuverability and access are the priority. Truck-based systems make sense when the mission can support more water and a larger response platform. BLZ offers both so crews can choose around the operation instead of forcing one skid into every role.

FORESTRY BUYER QUESTIONS

WILDLAND & FORESTRY FIRE SKID FAQ

What is the best fire skid for forestry work? +

The best system depends on the vehicle, terrain and water requirement. UTV systems prioritize access and maneuverability; truck skids allow more capacity when the terrain and platform support it.

Can a UTV fire skid be used for prescribed burns? +

UTV fire skids can provide mobile water and hose support during prescribed-fire operations when used within the crew's operating plan, training and procedures.

How much water can a forestry UTV fire skid carry? +

BLZ UTV systems are available in 45-, 60- and 80-gallon configurations. Always verify vehicle payload, crew, tools and mounting before selecting capacity.

Are electric fire skids useful in remote terrain? +

BLZ electric UTV systems eliminate a separate gasoline pump engine and provide instant electric pumping from the onboard battery architecture. Vehicle fit and mission requirements should still determine the platform.

When should a forestry crew use a truck fire skid instead of a UTV skid? +

A truck skid makes sense when the operation can support a larger vehicle and needs more onboard water or truck-based response capability. UTVs remain stronger when access is the limiting factor.

BUILD THE RIGHT FIELD PACKAGE

MATCH YOUR TERRAIN TO A BLZ SYSTEM.

Work with a BLZ dealer to match water capacity, vehicle fit and response platform to your forestry or wildland operation.

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