Fire Fighting
Portable Firefighting Water Supply Equipment — Built for the Job
When water access is limited and every second counts, Husky® Portable Containment delivers the portable water supply solutions fire departments, wildland crews, and emergency responders depend on. From folding frame drop tanks for water shuttle operations to helicopter water tanks for aerial support, Husky manufactures firefighting equipment engineered to set up fast, hold up under pressure, and fold away in minutes.
Husky products are used by municipal fire departments, rural fire districts, wildland firefighting crews (including USFS and BLM contract teams), and emergency management agencies across the United States and internationally. Whether you're establishing a rural water supply in compliance with NFPA 1142, supporting a Type 1 or Type 2 incident, or outfitting a new apparatus, Husky has the tank to fit your operation.
"The absolute best in the business. A great product backed by excellent customer service. At a fire scene the frame on one of our drop tanks got backed into and bent. I called them. They asked a few questions to see what frame it was. Had a new frame piece delivered in a couple days."
- Sam Reed
STANDARD FOLDING FRAME TANKS
Husky® Folding Frame Tanks are the leading folding frame tank for water shuttle operations and rural water supply. Our folding frame tanks are easy to set-up, easy to tear down, and easy to store. From the youngest rookie to the most skilled veteran firefighters Husky's® Folding Frame Tanks were voted the easiest and safest tanks to use. With our superior design, you can empty and fold a tank in mere minutes!
LEADING EDGE® TANKS
The Husky® Leading Edge® Tank (US Patent No. 10,913,597) is the multipurpose tank of the future. The LE Tank is built as a Standard Folding Frame Tank in size that can be transformed into a Skinny® Tank.
SKINNY® TANKS
Husky® “Skinny® Tank” is a folding frame tank with a narrow design, allowing you to set up your tank in the tightest spaces.
PRO500® TANK LINER
The PRO500® has specially designed “bladders” to add 500 gallons of much-needed capacity to your tank.
Aluminum Quick Assemble TANKS (AQUA)
Husky® AQUA Tank gives you the best of both worlds, a rigid frame, and portability. The AQUA Tank fits into its own storage bag for easy handling and compact storage.
DOUBLE FOLDING FRAME TANKS
Husky® Double Folding Frame Water Tanks have a unique frame that has a second folding point, allowing you to fold the frame tank and cut the overall length in half.
SELF SUPPORTING TANKS
Husky® Self Supporting Tanks are the perfect solution when storage and manpower are a concern. One man set-up frees up personnel. Husky® offers low and high sidewall models.
HELICOPTER TANKS
Husky® Helicopter Tanks are water shuttle tanks designed to be transported by helicopter and set down in forestry areas to supply water for firefighters whether in remote areas or not.
DECONTAMINATION POOLS
Husky® Decontamination Pools are easy to use, portable, and built to last. They are one-piece construction with no assembly and can be built to any size requirements.
DECONTAMINATION SHOWER SYSTEMS
The complete Husky® Decontamination Shower System includes everything you need to set up a decon system anywhere water is available. This shower system is lightweight, collapsible, and can be assembled quickly, making it the perfect solution for an easy decon shower system.
HOSE BED COVERS
Husky® Hose Bed Covers are perfect for keeping your hose off the highway and protected and are made to your specifications.
COVERS, TARPS, AND STAGING MATS
Husky® has set the bar for durability, strength, and workmanship when it comes to tarps & covers. Husky® offers a wide variety of covers to meet your needs, including Ground Covers, Salvage Covers, Staging Mats, and Top Covers.
PORTABLE FOLDING FRAME TANK RACKS
Husky® Folding Frame Tank Racks are stainless steel or aluminum, portable, and come with a manual release mechanism. These lightweight sturdy racks are designed for easy installation.
ACCESSORIES
Husky® has all the accessories you need to go with your new tank, from strainers to portable tank racks. These items are sold individually or as accessories to Husky® Products.
Firefighting applications
Water Shuttle Operations
Husky folding frame tanks are the go-to portable drop tank for water shuttle operations where no hydrant access exists. Designed to be deployed directly from the apparatus, Husky drop tanks allow tankers to offload quickly and return for another load, maximizing fill cycle efficiency. Available in capacities from 500 to 3,500 gallons, our tanks support both single-tanker and multi-tanker shuttle operations for structure fires, agricultural fires, and wildland-urban interface (WUI) incidents.
Rural Water Supply
Meeting the rural water supply requirements outlined in NFPA 1142 (Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting) often means hauling your own water. Husky portable tanks serve as the primary fill point for tanker operations in areas without municipal water infrastructure — rural communities, farmsteads, timber land, and remote facilities. Our tanks are trusted by rural fire districts nationwide for their speed of deployment and rugged, multi-season durability.
Wildfire & Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Support
In wildfire response, mobility and fast setup are everything. Husky's Skinny® Tank is purpose-built for tight terrain and narrow road access where a standard-width tank won't fit. Our helicopter water shuttle tanks allow aerial tanker operations to refill and redeploy rapidly at ground-level water points. Lightweight, compact, and built to withstand rough field conditions, Husky tanks are a proven choice for Type 1 and Type 2 incident management teams.
Apparatus Outfitting & Fleet Standardization
Outfitting a new engine, tanker, or brush truck? Husky offers a full range of portable tank capacities and frame styles to match your apparatus configuration and storage requirements. Our Double Folding Frame Tanks cut storage length in half — ideal for shorter compartments — while the Leading Edge® Tank (US Patent No. 10,913,597) converts between standard and skinny configurations, giving crews maximum versatility from a single piece of equipment.
Training & Pre-Planning
Many fire departments keep Husky tanks on hand specifically for training exercises and pre-incident planning drills. Their ease of setup makes them ideal for demonstrating water shuttle procedures, testing fill-site logistics, and training new personnel without the risk or complexity of rigid tanks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size portable fire tank do I need?
Tank size depends on your water shuttle design and tanker capacity. A common starting point is a portable tank that holds 1.5–2× the volume of your largest tanker, so a tanker can dump and leave while the next arrives. Husky offers capacities from 500 to 3,500 gallons. Our team is happy to help you size a tank for your operation — call us at 1-800-260-9950.
Are Husky tanks compliant with NFPA 1142?
NFPA 1142 specifies requirements for water supply in rural and suburban firefighting, including portable tank capacity minimums for different occupancy types. Husky folding frame tanks are widely used by departments operating under NFPA 1142 guidelines. Contact us if you need help confirming a specific tank meets your AHJ's requirements.
How quickly can a Husky folding frame tank be deployed?
Most Husky folding frame tanks can be deployed by a single firefighter in under two minutes. The EZ Dump® design allows for rapid collapse and draining — experienced crews can fold and reload the tank in just minutes, keeping apparatus turnaround times low during active shuttle operations.
What is a drop tank used for in firefighting?
A drop tank (also called a portable tank or dump tank) is a collapsible water storage tank that a water tanker or tender dumps its load into at a fire scene. The drop tank serves as a temporary water supply reservoir, allowing attack engines to draft water while tankers shuttle additional loads from a fill site. Husky's folding frame tanks are among the most widely used drop tanks in the U.S.
Can Husky tanks be used for helicopter water operations?
Yes. Husky manufactures dedicated helicopter water shuttle tanks designed as fill points for aerial tankers (Type 1 and Type 2 helicopters). These tanks allow helicopters to hover-fill rapidly and redeploy to the fire, reducing turnaround time compared to sourcing water from natural bodies. They are frequently used in wildfire support operations.
Do Husky tanks work in cold weather?
Husky tanks are built to perform across a wide range of climates. Tank liners are available in materials rated for cold-weather deployment, and the steel frame construction resists warping in temperature extremes. Contact our team for guidance on cold-weather liner and accessory options.
Does Husky offer custom tank sizes or configurations?
Yes. Husky's in-house fabrication team can produce custom tank sizes, liners, and configurations for non-standard apparatus, unusual deployment sites, or specialized incident needs. Submit a custom request through our Custom Fabrication page or call us directly.
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