What is the HotRox Wildland Valve?
Wait…Wait…everybody likes to know the cost first so let’s do it. Yes, it’s pretty. Yes, it’s different looking. Yes, it looks expensive. Would it surprise you to know that the HotRox Valve is likely available at the same cost you would pay for a standard cast iron inline tee? Okay, now that we got that out of the way, enjoy our site. If you’ve ever had to install a hoselay using hose clamps or wyes, we think you’ll be impressed.
If you do nothing else on our site, watch this video of the HotRox Valve in action in a hoselay race! See the results for yourself.
Quick Description
The HotRox Valve is a very simple patented design created by Firefighters that features an in-line 1 1/2” ball valve with an integrated 1” lateral. The valve is designed to incorporate into any Wildland Hosepack using 1 1/2” hose as the main firefighting line or as the trunk line. Design profile allows the HotRox to take the place of any in-line tee or gated wye with enhanced dual purpose functionality.
What It Does
Makes firefighters faster and safer. By allowing one Firefighter to shut down the hoselay with a simple 1/4 turn operation, we no longer have to go through the process of using a separate firefighter to clamp the hose when we need to add the next section. This allows firefighters to install the hoselay faster and with fewer personnel. The HotRox Valve also remains in the hoselay for easy shut-off and replacement of damaged hose.
Why It Works - Inside the Numbers
Uses fewer firefighters to accomplish the same tactic - faster. Free up additional crewmembers to catch spot fires, scout ahead, or enhance situational awareness.
Saves an average of 30-60 seconds with hose transitions - Install a 1,000 foot hoselay 2-4 minutes faster using the same amount of personnel during initial attack.
Compact design integrates easily into any hosepack style or configuration. Significantly smaller than gated wyes and hose clamps.
In 2019 alone, multiple fatality reviews and firefighter injury reports included hoselays as a key factor on the incident.
The HotRox valve was created from a recognized need. Our communities deserve the very best firefighting capabilities we can provide to them. Our firefighters should be able to do their job as safely and as quickly as possible. It is our mission to continually improve the means by which we can better accomplish this effort.
The Build
Professionally designed with the latest software
Easily operated quarter-turn functionality
Minimal moving parts
Fully maintainable components which can be repaired in-house
Integrates easily into multiple hosepack styles
Patented in the USA
The Brawn
Precision machined from long lasting Billet Aluminum
Designed and engineered in the USA
Round knob design virtually eliminates the chance of accidental closure
Strictly managed manufacturing to ensure consistency
All units individually pneumatically tested at over 250 psi.
Definitely NOT your standard low grade cast iron construction
Built to withstand the things Firefighters do to things.
The Benefits
Quicker hose to hose transitions for hoselay
Eliminates the need for a second Firefighter to clamp the hose line
Firefighters advance the hoselay along the fire FASTER
Integrated shut-offs remain in the hoselay if needed
