# Smoke Jumper Shelters The Bushbunker Provides Safe Spaces for First Responders By Christina Butty | Published 2009-05-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoke-jumper-safety-prototypes-bushbunker-provides-safe-spaces References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/the-bushbunker-last-resort-wildfire-protection/11736/) & [bushbunker](http://www.bushbunker.com/) Smoke jumpers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, and the Bushbunker shelter could help them out. Made with 300mm steel and [reinforced fire retardant concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironbark-house), this shelter can withstand 4 hours of direct exposure to flames. They can also be made in one piece so they are strong and airtight. A standard Bushbunker can accommodate six adults for four hours and would come equipped with [compressed air cylinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basecamp-survival-kit) to maintain positive air pressure. Other features include [bench seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t4-overland-exp-hub), battery powered electric lighting, UHF radio, emergency transponders, fire blankets, and other fire aid material. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fire-resistant Shelters:** Developing advanced shelters that can withstand direct exposure to flames for extended periods of time creates disruptive innovation opportunities in firefighter safety. - **One-piece Construction:** Creating shelters that are made in one piece, strong, and airtight can revolutionize the efficiency and durability of emergency response infrastructure. - **Integrated Emergency Equipment:** Designing shelters that come equipped with essential emergency tools and materials such as compressed air cylinders, lighting, radios, and fire aid material enhances the effectiveness and preparedness of first responders. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore the production of fire-resistant shelters using advanced materials and construction techniques to meet the specific needs of first responders. - **Emergency Response:** The emergency response industry can adopt and integrate advanced fire-resistant shelters as a standard offering to enhance the safety and effectiveness of firefighters and smoke jumpers. - **Construction:** Construction companies can specialize in the design and construction of fire-resistant shelters, utilizing reinforced fire retardant concrete and innovative building technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Underground Autonomous Shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-1.md) - [Pop-Up Emergency Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-nova-bothy-bag.md) - [Shield-Style Fire Extinguishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hussechuck-and-shield.md) - [Collapsible Smokeless Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-smokeless-fire-pit.md) - [Portable Smokeless Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bondstove-fire-pit.md) - [Tactical Survivalist Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/survival-trailer.md) - [Smoke-Free Fire Pits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-smokeless-fire-pit.md) - [Compactly Cubical Camping Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubical-camping-shelters.md) - [Flame-Retardent Mycelium Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-with-wildfire.md)