As California’s fire season burns on, the role of water in successful fire suppression becomes very clear. Galvanized water storage tanks for Southern California and the entire state can play a critical role. A-1 Tank, LLC, in Paso Robles, recently released this report about how water storage tanks support water supply during and after wildfires.

Preparing communities for California’s fire season

California’s fire season has expanded from an approximate six-month period between May and September to fires erupting at any time during the year. Strategically placing water storage tanks is a proactive decision that improves firefighting activities and critical water services in the aftermath. Tanks can be placed on both private and public lands.

• A water source for firefighting—Storage tanks are a readily available source of water, especially for fire engines and water tenders to quickly refill.
• Mop-up—After the fire is under control, stored water can be used for soaking hot ashes and hot spots to prevent the fire from starting up again. Access to stored water is important for washing down hazardous materials and suppressing dust and ash during clean-up.
• Speeding up emergency response—Strategically placed water storage tanks near vulnerable areas give fire crews rapid access to water.
• Water for public health and safety—Fires damage critical infrastructures such as power and drinking water. Water storage tanks supply water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene. A-1 Tank’s custom-manufacturing process features fixtures and epoxy linings that help make their water storage tanks for Southern California safe for drinking water.
• Simplified, continuous monitoring—Tanks equipped with water level gauges and pressure flow controls make managing water supplies easier and more effective.

California law requires that all properties have access to sufficient water for fire suppression. Access to fire hydrants connected to public water supplies satisfies this law for most urban properties. But, as demonstrated during the early 2025 Los Angeles area fires, intense firefighting demands can easily overload water delivery systems and diminish critical water pressure.

Custom water storage solutions

At A-1 Tank, we custom-manufacture and deliver galvanized water storage tanks for Southern California and the entire state. We also manufacture tanks for the rest of the U.S. and assist with pickup arrangements.

Our advanced automatic wire feed welding process delivers superior galvanized water storage tanks at a very competitive price. We have been manufacturing, selling, and delivering above-ground and underground steel water storage tanks all over California since 1984.

• We can deliver to hard-to-reach places with our 4X4 delivery trucks and set the tank precisely on your level area.
• Our tanks can be ordered with an optional water level gauge, custom UV-protected colors, and optional interior epoxy coating, and gravel rings for seating the tank.
• Tank sizes range from 1000 to 20,000 gallons and are manufactured in a rugged, impact-resistant, one-piece seamless design.
• Styles include vertical, flat-bottom, open-top containment tanks in a variety of shapes and sizes.
• Underground and above-ground tanks are both custom-manufactured to your needs.

Homeowners, agricultural operations, public agencies, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), the US Forest Service, wilderness recreation, nature preserves, and land conservancies have been benefiting from our tanks since 1984.

We also custom-make water troughs and related galvanized storage tanks.

“Our mission is to provide the best quality galvanized steel tanks along with friendly and helpful customer service.”

Contact us for a custom quote.