BearsPaw ProtectaPump SEPARATORS®

Turn Any Water Source Into a Reliable Supply.

When water supply is limited, shallow, or full of debris, traditional strainers fall short. The BearsPaw SEPARATORS® change the game—giving you the ability to draft clean, high-volume water from sources you would normally pass by.

This is more than a strainer. It’s a mobile dry hydrant solution that expands your water supply options and keeps your pump protected.

Draft Where Others Can’t

Shallow creeks, ponds, and rural water sources are often unusable with standard strainers. Not anymore.

• Operates in as little as 6 inches of water 
• Rests directly on the bottom—no floats or suspension required 
• Allows drafting closer to the fire scene for faster turnaround times 

This means more usable water sources—and less time spent searching for depth.

Advanced Separation Technology = Real Pump Protection

Traditional strainers block large debris—but still allow damaging sand and grit into your pump. BearsPaw uses true separation technology to solve that problem.

• Physically separates sand, silt, and debris at the source 
• Prevents pump damage and costly downtime 
• Eliminates clogged nozzles, tanks, and sprinkler systems 

Clean water in. Debris stays behind.

High Flow. No Compromise.

You shouldn’t have to sacrifice flow to protect your equipment.

• Maintains consistent, high-volume water flow without cavitation  
• Large intake surface reduces clogging and vortex formation 
• Capable of flowing 1,000+ GPM in real-world conditions 

This is performance you can rely on when it matters most.

Set It and Go

No constant monitoring. No babysitting.

• Self-cleaning design 
• No need to reposition or clear debris buildup 
• Simple deployment—place it and draft 

Spend less time managing your water source and more time on the fireground.

Built for Rural & Wildland Operations

BearsPaw SEPARATORS are purpose-built for the realities of rural water supply:

• Ideal for tanker shuttle operations 
• Works in dump tanks, creeks, lakes, and ponds 
• Expands drafting options in remote and limited infrastructure areas 

From wildland to structural response, this is a tool that increases your capability.

Available Sizes

• Compatible with 2" to 6" hard suction setups 
• Multiple models available to match your apparatus and flow requirements 

Why TheFireStore Recommends It

Water supply is one of the biggest challenges on the fireground—especially in rural environments. The BearsPaw SEPARATORS give your team:

• More usable water sources 
• Faster fill and turnaround times 
• Reduced risk of pump damage 
• Reliable performance in poor conditions 

Bottom Line

When traditional drafting methods fail, BearsPaw SEPARATORS step in.

More water sources. Cleaner water. Faster operations.

Stop working around your water supply—start using all of it.