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Installed draft, fill, and vent connections for fire trucks or pumps
Turnkey installation in conjunction with the fire department(s)
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Dry Hydrants & Fire Cisterns for Wildfire Protection (Ontario, BC & Alberta)
Dry Hydrants & Fire Cisterns for Wildfire Protection (Ontario, BC & Alberta)
Municipal Wildfire Prevention & Protection Solution
Municipal Wildfire Prevention & Protection Solution
We design and install dry hydrant drafting connections and fire prevention cisterns for rural, cottage, and wildfire-prone properties in Ontario, Alberta, BC and other select regions across Canada. Our systems use 4"/5" Storz fittings, purpose-built siting and access, and cisterns sized to local guidelines (often 10,000–30,000+ US gal) to deliver reliable wildfire water supply in alignment with NFPA 1142 and municipal requirements. Whether you’re protecting a single cottage, a rural subdivision, or community assets, we handle design, installation, testing, and documentation—so your drafting point is ready when it matters.
What is a dry hydrant?
What is a dry hydrant?
A dry hydrant is a non-pressurized standpipe connected to a dependable water source, typically an underground/above-ground fire cistern or a suitable pond/lake. Fire services connect by Storz fitting and draft water rapidly during a wildfire or structure fire response.
With regards to risk mitigation, almost all off-grid buildings require firefighter access to a water source of a certain distance, before insurance signs-off and municipal approvals are granted.
Why it matters in wildfire-prone areas
Why it matters in wildfire-prone areas
Immediate access to water where no municipal hydrants exist
Reduced drafting time and clearer firefighter access
Proven approach for Ontario cottage country and similar rural regions across Canada
Supports insurance and municipal expectations for wildfire readiness
Services we provide
Services we provide
Dry hydrant design & installation (4"/5" Storz)
Fire prevention cisterns (underground or insulated above-ground; 10,000–30,000+ US gal)
Siting & access planning (turning radius, pad, signage, GPS mark)
Inspection, testing & maintenance (pre-season, annual)
Drawings, O&M manuals & compliance documentation
Technical Specs (typical)
Technical Specs (typical)
Storz connection (4" or 5") with protective bollards and weather cap
Suction line with strainer, screened intake, and anti-vortex plate
Clearly marked drafting point with road-visible signage and pad
Year-round access: grade, plow path, turning radius for pumpers/tankers
Winter considerations: ice clearance, insulated/enclosed appurtenances as needed
Sizing & Compliance
Sizing & Compliance
Common volumes: 10,000–30,000+ US gallons, driven by building type, response time, and local fire department guidance
Designs follow NFPA 1142 principles and applicable Ontario Building Code/municipal criteria
We coordinate with your responding fire service to confirm fittings, layout, and testing
Our Process
Our Process
Site assessment – survey access, elevations, setback, and ideal drafting location
Design & approvals – storage volume, siting, fittings, drawings, and sign-off
Installation – tank placement, piping, Storz connection, pad, and signage
Testing & handover – draft/flow confirmation (where required), O&M package, maintenance plan
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What size fittings should I use?
What size fittings should I use?
Most departments in Canada use 4" or 5" Storz. We confirm your local standard and match hardware accordingly.
Do I need a cistern if I have lake access?
Do I need a cistern if I have lake access?
A dedicated fire cistern offers predictable volume and fast drafting in drought or ice, many properties keep lake access as a secondary option.
How often should the dry hydrant be inspected?
How often should the dry hydrant be inspected?
At minimum, annually and before wildfire season: verify water level, inspect strainers/valves, check signage and access, and coordinate a draft test if required.
Service Areas
Service Areas
British Columbia: The Okanagan, Interior BC, Vancouver Island rural communities, and wildfire interface zones
Alberta: Jasper, Athabasca oil sands, Fort McMurray (Wood-Buffalo), Foothills, rural towns, grassland communities, and wildfire-prone regions
Ontario: Muskoka, Simcoe, Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes, the Trent-Severn Waterway, and other rural/cottage areas
We'll work and consult Canada-wide!
Book a site assessment
Book a site assessment
Book a site assessment for your dry hydrant or fire cistern (Ontario & select Canadian regions)
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