Grant: CCI Applied Research and Development Grants

In recent years, wildfires have become increasingly significant threats to natural and human environments. As climate change intensifies, the frequency and intensity of wildfires increases, expanding the need for innovative solutions to mitigate their destructive impact. In response, FireBozz seeks to develop a specialized sprinkler head tailored for wildfire suppression, aiming to revolutionize firefighting strategies and enhance community resilience. FireBozz, a leading provider of rapidly deployable wildfire fighting equipment, recognizes the inadequacy of traditional agricultural sprinkler systems in effectively combating wildfires. To address this gap, FireBozz envisions a wildfire-specific sprinkler head design targeted at the most effective water usage and dispersal pattern into vulnerable areas, for specific asset protection and limiting the spread of fires. Through collaborative applied research, iterative design, and field testing, FireBozz will pioneer a groundbreaking solution that safeguards communities and protects structures from the ravages of wildfires. Camosun Innovates (CI), renowned for its expertise in applied research and product development, is poised to play a pivotal role in realizing FireBozz' vision. With state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team, Camosun Innovates offers a unique ecosystem for innovation and experimentation. Building on a collaborative relationship and prior research with FireBozz, Camosun Innovates will provide invaluable resources and technical assistance to facilitate the design, prototyping, and testing phases of the wildfire-specific sprinkler head project. Together, FireBozz and Camosun Innovates will improve wildfire suppression strategies and enhance community resilience.