Fire Suppression for UK Farms: Introducing the Sentinel System
Agricultural fires remain one of the most significant threats to British farming operations. In fact, effective fire suppression has become a critical priority for farm safety. According to NFU Mutual’s latest Farm Fires Report, blazes cost the UK farming sector over £102 million in 2024. Moreover, electrical faults, arson and lightning strikes rank as the leading causes.
Whether it’s a combine fire during harvest, a baler ignition, or a crop fire spreading across your fields, the financial impact can devastate your operation. That’s why we’re proud to introduce the Sentinel Fire Suppression System – designed specifically for modern British farms and supported by HSE fire safety guidance for agricultural operations.
Tractor-Mounted and Ready When You Need It Most
The Sentinel acts as your first responder to any agricultural fire emergency. Furthermore, we’ve engineered this intelligent system to mount on your tractor as a front weight replacement. As a result, fire suppression capability stays always in or near your working machines.
You won’t need separate vehicles or equipment stored miles away in the yard. Instead, the Sentinel remains there when seconds count.
Quick Hitch Convenience
With a Quick Hitch option as standard, any tractor on your farm can pick up the Sentinel without the operator even leaving the cab. Additionally, there’s no fiddling with top links in an emergency. Simply position it in your working field, and when fire breaks out, any available tractor can collect it using just the lower arms. Therefore, you get to work immediately.
Serious Firefighting Capability for Agricultural Emergencies
The Sentinel doesn’t just provide water on hand – it delivers the right equipment to tackle agricultural fires effectively. Every system comes fitted with specialist fire suppression nozzles and 30 metres of high-pressure hose as standard. Consequently, you gain the reach and time needed to fight breakout fires whilst emergency services are en route.
In many cases, Sentinel users successfully suppress fires completely before the fire brigade arrives.
Optimal Tank Design
We’ve extensively tested the 1000-litre standard tank to provide the optimal balance between manoeuvrability, weight distribution, and firefighting duration. At 320kg empty and 1.35 tonnes when full, it’s substantial enough to deliver results. Meanwhile, it doesn’t compromise tractor handling or field performance.
Compact Dimensions, Maximum Fire Suppression Impact
Measuring just 1.66m in length, 1.65m in width, and 1.48m in height, the Sentinel packs surprising capability into a compact system. We’ve carefully calculated these dimensions to ensure the unit doesn’t interfere with visibility or ground clearance. At the same time, it provides maximum water capacity and firefighting performance.
Rapid Refilling System
Quick-fill Banjo connections come fitted as standard to all systems. This allows rapid refilling from bowsers, headers, or mains supply. When you’re fighting a fire, every minute matters. Accordingly, we’ve designed the Sentinel with this urgency in mind.
Power Options to Suit Your Operation
We understand that every farm operation differs. That’s why the Sentinel offers multiple pump configurations:
- Honda petrol motor-driven pumps – for complete independence from your tractor’s hydraulic system
- Hydraulically driven pumps – if the Sentinel stays permanently coupled
- PTO-driven options – for maximum flexibility
This flexibility ensures the Sentinel integrates seamlessly with your existing equipment and working practices.
Perfect for Your Harvest Operations
Whilst fire suppression remains the primary purpose, the Sentinel proves its worth in everyday farm operations too. Use it to:
- Wash down equipment efficiently
- Transport water around the farm
- Complete any task requiring mobile water delivery
It’s this versatility that makes the Sentinel such a sound investment. Indeed, it earns its keep even when fire prevention is all that’s needed.
Tailored Fire Suppression for Your Harvest Operations
The Sentinel truly shines during harvest season. Mount it to your corn cart tractors to provide immediate response capability for combine fires. Alternatively, fit it to baler tractors where an integrated swath roller option becomes available.
The swath roller integration proves particularly clever. It combines fire suppression capability with normal field operations without compromise.
Essential Options and Upgrades
Every Sentinel comes with headlights as standard. However, there’s a comprehensive range of options available to tailor the system to your specific needs:
- Swath roller integration – ideal for baling operations
- Integrated toolbox – keep essential tools and equipment close at hand
- Custom nameplates – personalise your Sentinel with farm branding
- Front-mounted cameras – improve visibility and safety
- Fire beaters – additional manual firefighting capability
- Extended hose options – go beyond the standard 30m when needed
- Retractable hose systems – keep things tidy and protected
- Drain tap for handwashing – practical hygiene solution in the field
- Front flashing lights – increase visibility during emergency response
A Smart Investment in Farm Safety
In today’s challenging agricultural climate, protecting your assets has never been more important. The Sentinel Fire Suppression System increases the versatility of your existing machinery for minimal cost. Meanwhile, it potentially saves you from a catastrophic insurance claim or, worse still, complete loss of critical equipment during harvest.
Combines, balers, and tractors represent investments of hundreds of thousands of pounds. Not to mention the value of standing crops and the operational disruption of fire damage. Therefore, the Sentinel represents sensible risk management for any serious farming operation.
Technical Specifications at a Glance
- Capacity: 1000 litres
- Weight (empty): 320kg
- Weight (full): 1,350kg
- Length: 1.66m
- Width: 1.65m
- Height: 1.48m
- Standard hose: 30m high-pressure
- Mounting: Front weight replacement with Quick Hitch option
- Fill system: Quick-fill Banjo connections
Your First Fire Suppression Responder, Always Ready
The agricultural fire season doesn’t wait for convenient moments. Harvest pressures, hot weather, and machinery working long hours all contribute to elevated fire risk. With the Sentinel Fire Suppression System mounted and ready, you’ve got professional-grade firefighting capability exactly where and when you need it.
Don’t wait for disaster to strike. Equip your operation with the Sentinel and gain the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re prepared for the worst, whilst hoping for the best.
Contact us today to discuss which Sentinel configuration suits your farm, or to arrange a demonstration at your operation.
