As natural disasters, industrial incidents and large-scale emergencies become more frequent, rapid access to reliable water supplies has become a critical component of emergency response. According to Hytrans, effective preparedness depends on mobile water transport systems that can be deployed quickly, operate reliably under demanding conditions and scale to meet changing operational requirements.
For more than 35 years, Hytrans has developed mobile water transport solutions based on Dutch engineering expertise in hydraulics, mechanics and electronics. The systems are designed to support firefighting, flood response and emergency water supply by delivering high-capacity water transport wherever conventional infrastructure is unavailable.
Rapid deployment when every minute counts
Large-scale emergencies rarely allow time for lengthy equipment setup. Whether responding to wildfires, industrial fires, flooding or emergency water shortages, rapid deployment can significantly improve operational effectiveness.
Hytrans’ mobile water transport systems are designed for quick deployment with minimal personnel, allowing emergency responders to establish water supply lines within minutes and focus on incident management rather than equipment setup.
Hydraulic pumping expands water access
Accessing suitable water sources can be challenging, particularly where rivers, dams or reservoirs are difficult to reach using conventional pumps.
Hytrans addresses this through hydraulically driven submersible pump technology that places the HydroSub pump directly into the water source while transferring power through high-pressure hydraulic lines.
With hydraulic hose lengths of up to 60 metres, the system can operate horizontally or vertically from bridges, riverbanks or difficult terrain without compromising pumping performance.
High-capacity systems for multiple applications
The systems are designed to support both firefighting and flood control operations, providing flexibility for emergency services, civil protection agencies and industrial response teams.
Depending on configuration, pumping capacities range from approximately 3,800 litres per minute at 10 bar using the HydroSub 150 to continuous water transport exceeding 45,000 litres per minute for large-scale emergency operations.
This versatility enables organisations to use a single platform across multiple emergency scenarios while reducing equipment requirements.
Scalable solutions for changing incidents
Emergency situations can escalate rapidly, requiring response systems that adapt as operational demands change.
Hytrans’ modular mobile water transport systems are designed to extend water supply over long distances, operate in difficult environments and increase capacity as incidents develop, supporting both localised and large-scale emergency operations.
Proven performance worldwide
More than 1,300 Hytrans systems are currently in operation worldwide, supporting municipal fire services, civil defence organisations and industrial emergency response teams.
The company’s experience has focused on developing systems that improve operational readiness, reduce deployment times and provide dependable water transport in high-pressure environments.
Supporting long-term preparedness
Effective emergency preparedness extends beyond equipment alone. Hytrans also provides technical advice, operator training, maintenance programmes and lifecycle support to help organisations maximise system performance and long-term reliability.
By combining high-capacity mobile water transport with technical support and operational training, emergency services can strengthen preparedness and improve response capabilities before incidents occur.
Built on Dutch engineering
Hytrans’ equipment is manufactured using Dutch engineering principles that prioritise durability, precision and operational reliability.
Its portfolio includes hydraulically driven pumps, hose deployment systems, monitors, foam systems and water distribution equipment, all designed to deliver dependable mobile water transport in demanding emergency situations.
