11/25/2025
At the core of the Rapid Response Unit is the Platypus Controller, a compact, autonomous control system that manages fire detection and pump activation without requiring on-site personnel. Powered by a sealed AGM deep-cycle battery and continuously recharged by its portable solar panel, the controller remains operational for extended deployments, even in fully off-grid environments.
Each unit includes 100 yards of sensor wire on a roll, allowing crews to position temperature sensors in multiple locations for accurate fire detection across a wider perimeter. Once the sensors register temperatures above the user-set threshold, the controller automatically starts the pump and maintains operation through user-defined run and pause cycles until conditions stabilize.
For added flexibility, the system can also be activated or deactivated via SMS text command, allowing a small crew or remote operations center to control the unit without re-entering hazardous areas. This combination of autonomous response, remote control, and self-sustaining power allows the Platypus Rapid Response Unit to be deployed quickly, left in place, and trusted to perform when the fire arrives.