When the fire front hits, it’s too late to check your tank.
Across Australia, remote and rural properties are increasingly in the path of fast-moving, high-intensity bushfires. And while fire plans often focus on exit routes, asset protection, and emergency kits — one thing is still too often left unchecked:
The water supply.
The Water That Wasn’t There
Ask any firefighter: showing up to defend a property with no available water is not just frustrating — it’s dangerous. Unfortunately, it happens all the time.
Tanks run dry. Leaks go unnoticed. Bore pumps fail. And when the power’s out, so are your pump systems — unless they’re backed up or gravity-fed.
This is where a remote monitoring system like FlareHalo becomes critical.
What You Can’t See, You Can’t Prepare For
A full-looking tank doesn’t mean it’s ready.
- You might have a cracked pipe slowly draining water
- Or a valve left open after maintenance
- Or no visibility at all, because the tank’s kilometers away
With FlareHalo installed, you’ll know exactly how much water is available — and be alerted when levels drop below safety thresholds. Our high-resolution pulse logging even tracks consumption down to 0.5L, giving you full clarity on usage patterns and leaks.
Why Fire Crews Love Telemetry
In active fire conditions, every second counts. The more crews know before they arrive, the better they can deploy resources.
“If we know there’s water on site — and how much — we’re far more likely to stay and defend the property.”
— Regional Fire Captain, VIC
FlareHalo’s telemetry can optionally be shared with response teams or asset managers — giving them real-time insight on water availability, even before they arrive.
How FlareHalo Helps Prepare
FlareHalo is built for fire-prone, off-grid locations, with:
- 🔥 IP68-rated enclosure (sealed, submersible, and dustproof)
- 🛰️ Remote monitoring via LTE-M or satellite
- 🔋 Battery-powered autonomy with multi-year uptime
- 🚫 No Wi-Fi, no external power required
More importantly, it’s not just a sensor — it’s a complete, integrated system. No cobbled-together components. No vendor lock-in. Just a reliable solution engineered for the field.
Learn more about our fire water tank monitor in development, now being piloted.
Who Should Be Monitoring?
If you rely on a tank for any of the following, real-time monitoring is essential:
- Property protection sprinklers
- Bore-fed pump systems
- Firefighting appliances or trailers
- Rain-fed gravity systems
- Livestock water reserves in vulnerable areas
We’re now inviting early partners to trial the system as part of our pilot rollout.
Looking Beyond Fire Prep
Construction sites and event venues also rely heavily on stored water in remote conditions — often without visibility into usage or reserves. Read how FlareHalo is helping the construction industry ditch bottled water.
The Bottom Line
Most of the damage in fire season happens before the flames arrive. It starts with poor prep, assumptions, and systems that no one thought to test.
Don’t wait for summer.
Install FlareHalo now — and be confident that your water is where it needs to be when it matters most.
FlareHalo — Built to monitor what matters.