Bambi Buckets
Bambi buckets provide an effective solution for aerial firefighting in hard-to-reach or large-scale areas. This Bucket is a proven, integrated system that has been used in 110 countries around the world for more than 35 years. In Slovakia, they regularly assist in fighting forest fires, for example, in the Western Tatras in May 2025.
It is light, strong and easily portable. This compatible water bag includes filling using a valve from the side, or by directly submerging the bag in a lake, river, sea and ocean. The operator can control the discharge water valve directly from the cockpit using electric control.
The capacity of fire extinguishers is from 270 l to 9780 liters of water. For more effective extinguishing, not only with water, it is possible to use different extinguishing foams to increase the effectiveness of the extinguishing agent.
Bambi Torrentula
The Bambi Torrentula Bucket was first introduced in 1997 as an alternative to the single-dump udder valve on the original Bambi Bucket.
This type of Bambi Bucket offers 4 different sizes ranging from 4000 L (1060 USG) to 9800 L (2590 USG).
The Bambi Torrentula Bucket is available with a 4-pump PowerFill, internal configuration. This bottom-filling technology provides fill rates of 1,700 US gallons per minute. Kits are available to add the PowerFill Torrentula system to your Bambi Torrentula Bucket.
Bambi MAX
Bambi MAX is made of light material, low tension pull, fast operating opening valve, which has a high increased value when the need to release a large amount of water.
This Bambi MAX bucket is a reliable partner for extinguishing forest stands. The capacity of fire extinguisher bags is from 680 l to 9800 liters of water.
Accessories for fire extinguisher bags Bambi Buckets
FIRESOCK
Stock for directing the extinguishing current.
POWERFILL
Side water pump.
SACKSFOAM
Foam injection system.
POWER PACK
Portable charging source.
CARYBAG
Protective cover for Bambi Bucket.
Mobility SLED
Mobile cart for transport and handling.
REPAIR KIT
Small crack repair kit.
JAZIERKO
Otto bag for transporting water in hard-to-reach terrain.
A Bambi bucket is a suspended water container used mainly for firefighting from helicopters or aircraft. It allows efficient water drops on fire zones.
Water is remotely released from the bucket by the pilot or operator, aiming for precise fire targeting and spread reduction.
Capacity depends on the bucket type and helicopter load – typically ranging from 500 to 10,000 liters.
In forests, agricultural areas, mountains, or hard-to-reach locations where ground equipment has limited access.
Yes. They use clean water without chemicals and the targeted areas are usually precisely hit, minimizing environmental impact.
