Description
Fire Structural Protection Units (SPUs) are trailer-mounted mobile systems designed to safeguard residences, commercial properties, and other structures from wildfire threats, particularly in the wildland-urban interface (WUI). These units are equipped with specialized apparatus such as pumps, hoses, and sprinklers to establish a protective "humidity bubble" around at-risk buildings. This system mitigates the advancement of ground fires and reduces the likelihood of ignition from embers or direct flame contact.
In 2023 the Kelowna Fire Department purchased an SPU trailer. An additional SPU trailer to enhance the fire departments’ response capabilities during the wildfire season was purchased in 2024.