Published On: 16th October 2023

Protect your family and property from fire

We’ve seen what natural disasters can do to our communities, don’t let a wildfire take you by surprise. Protect yourself, your family and your property with a Remote Start Davey Firefighter®.

With El Niño upon us in New Zealand we are in for a dry, windy and unpredictable summer. With warm winds coming from the west we can expect to see dryness in eastern areas and more rain in the west. It’s important to recognise that each El Niño will come with its own unique set of climate characteristics which can be unpredictable and have significant impact.

When it’s hot and dry, fire can take hold quickly and, with the added wind factor, it can spread exponentially. If you’re on a rural property and a fire breaks out, will you be prepared? Who will come and help you? What if your neighbour’s property is under threat too?

One thing we can learn from our cousins across the ditch is how to prepare and protect ourselves in the event of wildfire.

About the Davey Firefighter®

Be vigilant. Be prepared. Be ready.

Take your safety (and the safety of your family and property) into your own hands with an added layer of protection with a Davey Firefighter®.

When it comes to protecting what’s dear to you, you need a brand you can rely on. Davey Firefighter® is the original and still the best.

The Davey Firefighter® range of single and twin stage water transfer pumps are built for the toughest conditions. Designed in Australia, powered by industry leading engines with the choice of petrol or diesel, they have key, electric start and remote start options – meaning you can leave your property and monitor and protect it from somewhere safe.

Davey Remote Start Firefighter

How it works

The Davey Remote Start Firefighter® is both a fire fighter and water transfer pump which transfers water from a source such as a swimming pool, tank, stream, river or lake, to wherever you need it. It can be hooked up to a sprinkler or irrigation system, used to feed a hose to dampen the surrounding foliage. But that’s not all … the Davey Remote Start Firefighter® can be used for any situation where you need to transfer water from one place to another, especially when you need to do it from afar.

Activated by SMS, the Remote Start Firefighter® provides options to start and stop manually, automatically on a timer, or remotely via an SMS service. The pump can also be controlled using input sensors connected to it.

With the remote start feature, you can set your system up, safely evacuate the property, then turn the pump on via your phone.

  • Starts and stops remotely with your phone
  • Perfect for ultimate peace of mind property protection
  • Fitted standard with roll frame

Can be used for multiple purposes around your farm or property such as sheep dipping

Get fire ready with a Davey Firefighter®

  1. Know the machine: Ensure all members of the household know how to locate and operate attachments like inlet and outlet hoses to the fire pump.
  2. Petrol has a limited life span and can become stale. Change the fuel every two months.
  3. Practice – a well-rehearsed and documented fire plan is critical to personal survival.

Do you have a fire evacuation plan?