Colorado Team Unveils Wildfire Defense Sprinkler

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• Innovators create a smart sprinkler system to protect homes from wildfires.
• The system uses thermal cameras and can deploy firefighting foam if needed.
• May help homeowners qualify for lower insurance rates.

Two Colorado inventors have developed an autonomous sprinkler system that detects incoming wildfires and acts fast to protect homes.

Motivated by their personal experiences with wildfires, these founders of Defense Delivered designed their system with Colorado’s unique challenges in mind.

Utilizing thermal imaging cameras, the system senses heat from encroaching flames or sparks and automatically sprays water on the house. If the danger continues, firefighting foam is released as a last line of defense.

“When we experienced that fire, the feeling of helplessness, that really nothing could be done, it drove us to make a working solution,” said founder and CEO Duston Dolamore.

The sprinklers release 35 gallons per minute—enough to safeguard the home without depleting vital water resources. A built-in drain and flush function also prepares the system for winter to protect against freezing.

With more homes being built near wildlands, the innovators hope their invention will offer peace of mind and possibly lead to reduced insurance costs for homeowners.

Division Chief Mathew Benedict of the Red, White and Blue Fire Protection District praised the technology, saying:

“This company has gone at it following the good science, the wildfire science, the wildfire physics… they’re looking at homes and looking at their vulnerability and putting water where the home is most vulnerable. In my opinion, that’s a win.”

Colorado residents now have another effective option to help safeguard their homes during wildfire season.

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