Rapid Aerial Water Supply Project

In cooperation with North County Fire and CAL FIRE, RMWD is currently in the process of building a rapid aerial water supply to help combat wildfires in our area.

 

What Is A Rapid Aerial Water Supply?

A rapid aerial water supply is a remotely activated snorkal system which enables helicopter pilots to access 5,000 gallons of water within 120 seconds in case of nearby fire emergencies. 

Helihydrant graphic

 

Where Will Rainbow's Rapid Aerial Supply Be Located?

The image shows an aerial view of a landscape with roads and a proposed heli-hydrant location near water tanks.

The 15 foot diameter by 7 foot deep tank will be located adjacent to the Pala Mesa Tank. The tanks location is on top of a hill, which allows the pilot to have a 360-degree view of the nearby region. The proximity to the Pala Mesa Tank will ensure a quick delivery of water to the rapid aerial water supplyin a matter of seconds. 

 

Why Build A Rapid Aerial Water Supply In Our District?

A large wildfire with thick smoke is visible, alongside fire trucks and emergency personnel responding to the scene.

Due to the frequency of fires in our communities, RMWD saw a need to assist firefighters by expediting the delivery of water to their helicopters.

 

Here Is An Article From The Village News Regarding Rainbow's Rapid Aerial Water Supply

Click Here for Village News Rapid Aerial Water Supply Article


Below You Can See The Rapid Aerial Water Supply Being Constructed.

A construction site with a man in safety gear near a large cylindrical structure on a sandy hillside under a clear blue sky.
Hydrant Tank Walls Up for the First Time
Hydrant Tank In Progress
Hydrant Tank Coming Together
The image shows a construction worker near a large, circular metal cover on a gravel surface, with safety tape in the background.
Hydrant Tank Base
Construction workers are repairing or installing something on a sunny day, with equipment and a truck nearby.
Trenching
May include: tank, dirt, sidewalk, trees, nature, system
Hydrant Main Line
Firefighters from Rainbow Fire Crew working on a scene with fire vehicles and equipment in a mountainous area.
The image shows several people in yellow shirts on a hillside, some working, with a clear blue sky above and equipment nearby.
A red CAL FIRE truck and a white emergency vehicle are parked on a road, with personnel engaged nearby against a mountainous backdrop.
An open gravel area with construction machinery, a vehicle in the background, and mountains under a clear blue sky.
A wide, gravel-covered area with a distant view and a red truck parked, under a clear blue sky.
The image shows a panoramic view of a gravelly area with a large water tank and some vehicles in the background under clear skies.
A helicopter labeled "SD SHERIFF" is hovering in the sky, releasing a stream of smoke or water below.
A helicopter hovers over a water tank, preparing to collect water, likely for fire-fighting operations.
A group of emergency personnel, including firefighters, gathers near a sign, appearing to discuss or manage a situation outdoors.
A helicopter with "SD SHERIFF" markings is on a gravel surface, with personnel in yellow gear preparing for action nearby.
A sheriff's helicopter is flying, equipped with a long orange device hanging beneath it, against a clear blue sky.
A helicopter hovers above a water storage basin, likely drawing water, with a scenic hilly landscape in the background.
The image shows a water storage facility with a large tank and a smaller water feature, featuring the Rainbow Municipal Water District logo.
A helicopter, labeled "SD SHERIFF," is hovering and releasing water or other material, likely for firefighting or aerial support.
A San Diego County Sheriff helicopter is hovering and dropping water, likely for firefighting or aerial support.
The image features a red fire truck with "North County Fire" marked on it, alongside a helicopter in the background.
A San Diego County Sheriff helicopter parked on a rocky ground near a water district storage tank. Clear blue sky in the background.
A helicopter hovers above a water reservoir in a hilly landscape, likely involved in firefighting or water collection.
A group of individuals in work attire posing for a photo outdoors, likely related to firefighting or emergency response.
A group of people in fire gear and casual attire gather near a water district sign, discussing or training outdoors.
A sheriff's helicopter is flying over a scenic landscape with houses and greenery, landing near a gravel area marked "RAINBOW."
A helicopter hovers while drawing water from a reservoir in a scenic landscape, likely for firefighting or similar purposes.
A helicopter is taking off from a landing pad with a logo for the Rainbow Municipal Water District and CAL FIRE in a mountainous area.
The image shows a water storage tank with signs for the Rainbow Municipal Water District and North County Fire.
A helicopter is parked on a rocky helipad with a scenic view of hills and trees in the background.
A construction site with a man in safety gear near a large cylindrical structure on a sandy hillside under a clear blue sky.
Hydrant Tank In Progress
The image shows a construction worker near a large, circular metal cover on a gravel surface, with safety tape in the background.
Construction workers are repairing or installing something on a sunny day, with equipment and a truck nearby.
May include: tank, dirt, sidewalk, trees, nature, system
Firefighters from Rainbow Fire Crew working on a scene with fire vehicles and equipment in a mountainous area.
The image shows several people in yellow shirts on a hillside, some working, with a clear blue sky above and equipment nearby.
A red CAL FIRE truck and a white emergency vehicle are parked on a road, with personnel engaged nearby against a mountainous backdrop.
An open gravel area with construction machinery, a vehicle in the background, and mountains under a clear blue sky.
A wide, gravel-covered area with a distant view and a red truck parked, under a clear blue sky.
The image shows a panoramic view of a gravelly area with a large water tank and some vehicles in the background under clear skies.
A helicopter labeled "SD SHERIFF" is hovering in the sky, releasing a stream of smoke or water below.
A helicopter hovers over a water tank, preparing to collect water, likely for fire-fighting operations.
A group of emergency personnel, including firefighters, gathers near a sign, appearing to discuss or manage a situation outdoors.
A helicopter with "SD SHERIFF" markings is on a gravel surface, with personnel in yellow gear preparing for action nearby.
A sheriff's helicopter is flying, equipped with a long orange device hanging beneath it, against a clear blue sky.
A helicopter hovers above a water storage basin, likely drawing water, with a scenic hilly landscape in the background.
The image shows a water storage facility with a large tank and a smaller water feature, featuring the Rainbow Municipal Water District logo.
A helicopter, labeled "SD SHERIFF," is hovering and releasing water or other material, likely for firefighting or aerial support.
A San Diego County Sheriff helicopter is hovering and dropping water, likely for firefighting or aerial support.
The image features a red fire truck with "North County Fire" marked on it, alongside a helicopter in the background.
A San Diego County Sheriff helicopter parked on a rocky ground near a water district storage tank. Clear blue sky in the background.
A helicopter hovers above a water reservoir in a hilly landscape, likely involved in firefighting or water collection.
A group of individuals in work attire posing for a photo outdoors, likely related to firefighting or emergency response.
A group of people in fire gear and casual attire gather near a water district sign, discussing or training outdoors.
A sheriff's helicopter is flying over a scenic landscape with houses and greenery, landing near a gravel area marked "RAINBOW."
A helicopter hovers while drawing water from a reservoir in a scenic landscape, likely for firefighting or similar purposes.
A helicopter is taking off from a landing pad with a logo for the Rainbow Municipal Water District and CAL FIRE in a mountainous area.
The image shows a water storage tank with signs for the Rainbow Municipal Water District and North County Fire.
A helicopter is parked on a rocky helipad with a scenic view of hills and trees in the background.

Some videos with the progress of Rainbow's Rapid Aerial Water Supply

First Rapid Aerial Water Supply in San Diego County in cooperation with Rainbow Municipal Water District, CAL FIRE San Diego and North County Fire Protection District is nearing completion.

 

 

 

ABC 10 News San Diego coverage of the District's Progress:

Rainbow's Rapid Aerial Water Supply Being Tested

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