EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 48 MIN
#460 Fire Spyder: A New Answer to High-Rise Firefighting with Thomas Jonkers
from Firefighter Podcast · host Pete Wakefield
High-rise firefighting has a problem we don’t talk about enough… getting water onto the fire floor fast enough when it really matters.From delayed internal attacks to compromised stairwells and unreliable rising mains, crews are often fighting to catch up with a fire that’s already developing ahead of them. And when the building height starts working against you, that gap only gets bigger.In this episode we explore the Fire Spyder, a new concept designed to tackle that exact challenge. A rapid deploy externally mounted system that allows firefighters to deliver water directly onto upper floors from the outside of the building beyonf the reach of most ALP's or TL's.We break down where current high-rise tactics struggle how this system works in the real world and where it could fit alongside existing approaches.The buildings are getting taller. The fires are getting more complex. The question is… are our tactics keeping up?find out more about FIRE SPYDER HEREAccess all episodes, documents, GIVEAWAYS & debriefs HEREJoin me at Blue Light Show in London in JulyPodcast Apparel, Hoodies, Flags, Mugs HERE Please check out our Partners supporting this episode areWilliam Wood Watches - Discount code FFPODCAST gives the user 10% off full range on websiteFIRST TACTICAL- tactical gear for elite operatorsGORE-TEX Professional ClothingMSA The Safety CompanyJAFCOIDEXFIRE & EVACUATION SERVICE LTD Send us Fan MailSupport the show***The views expressed in this episode are those of the individual speakers. Our partners are not responsible for the content of this episode and does not warrant its accuracy or completeness.***Please support the podcast and its future by clicking HERE and joining our Patreon Crew
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High-rise firefighting has a problem we don’t talk about enough… getting water onto the fire floor fast enough when it really matters. From delayed internal attacks to compromised stairwells and unreliable rising mains, crews are often fighting to catch up with a fire that’s already developing ahead of them. And when the building height starts working against you, that gap only gets bigger. In this episode we explore the Fire Spyder, a new concept designed to tackle that exact challenge. A ra...
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