Fire Rover, The First Human-Controlled Remotely Operated Fire Protection System Earns FM Approval
Fire Rover, a leader in remote fire detection and suppression technology, today announced its innovative Continuous Flow Primary System has earned FM Approvals certification after rigorous testing to seven critical fire safety standards.
Established in 2015 with a mission to reduce the negative impact of industrial and outdoor fires, Fire Rover has significantly expanded over the past decade to service more than 750 systems across the U.S., Canada, Australia, France and the UK. In 2024 alone, Fire Rover systems evaluated 2,910 events, resulting in 358 fire department dispatches and 268 fires successfully suppressed.
The newly certified Continuous Flow Primary System represents a significant advancement in hashtag#firesafety technology. Fire Rover's patented technology combines advanced thermography, flame detection with electro-optical sensors and sophisticated video analytics to create a comprehensive detection network that identifies threats up to five minutes faster than traditional systems. The technology Fire Rover FM Approvals Interior Suppression Fire Rover FM Approved Outdoor Suppression also delivers remarkable efficiency, using 88% less water than conventional sprinkler systems, according to a 2020 FM study.
All Fire Rover systems feature control panels manufactured in the company's dedicated panel shop, ensuring rigorous industrial safety standards for mission-critical applications. Systems are monitored 24/7/365 through FM Approved central stations, with comprehensive preventative maintenance included in service contracts.
Fire Rover's FM Approval
The FM Approvals certification process was extensive, testing the Fire Rover system against seven standards: FM 1421, FM 5511, FM 5560, FM 3810, FM 3010, FM 3011 and FM 3260.
Will Schmidt, the CEO of Fire Rover. "FM is widely recognized as the industry's most rigorous and respected certification in fire safety, underscoring Fire Rover's commitment to exceptional fire risk management, stringent quality control, superior reliability and continued innovation."
