Engine9 Systems offers Defender, a portable wildfire home defense system that uses pool water to wet a home and surrounding areas for hours after evacuation. The system features long-range impact sprinklers, a 6.75-gallon tank, and camlock hose connectors, with above-ground tanks available for homes without pools. It is designed for rapid setup in about 15 minutes.
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Problem
Wildfires frequently outpace emergency response, leaving homes exposed to wind-driven embers that can ignite within minutes. Homeowners face significant risks when they evacuate, as fire crews cannot reach every property during urban wildfires, and high-risk areas struggle with fire insurance availability.
Solution
Engine9 Systems provides Defender, a portable wildfire home defense system that reduces ignition risk by wetting a home and surrounding areas for hours after evacuation. Powered by a pool's water supply, Defender uses long-range impact sprinklers to cover vulnerable zones without requiring anyone to stay behind. The system can be set up in about 15 minutes aids homeowners in creating layered preparedness alongside home hardening and defensible space. For properties without pools, Engine9 Systems offers above-ground tanks as an alternative water source.
Target Audience
Primary customers are homeowners in wildfire-prone regions who need self-reliant property protection and are seeking solutions to preserve insurability and reduce evacuation risk.
Features
- Portable, self-deployable design powered by pool water to sustain wetting for hours after evacuation
- Long-range impact sprinklers engineered to saturate a home and surrounding vulnerable areas
- Includes a 6.75-gallon capacity tank for operation and camlock hose connectors for secure water supply attachment
- Rapid setup in approximately 15 minutes for homeowners preparing before evacuating
- Optional above-ground tanks serve as a water source for homes without pools
- Priced at $4,890 (MSRP $6,890, saving $2,000) with reservations opening October 8th, 2026