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FIRING EQUIPMENT
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Hand Firing Devices• Classified as a
flammable solid– Consult MSDS
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Fusees• Used to ignite fine fuels
– Grass– Forest litter
• Characteristics– Light weight– Portable– Produces a 2-4” flame– Suitable for small projects– Readily available– Available in 5 to 30 minute burn times– Wands can be assembled– Not the same as road flares; do not burn as hot or long– Classified as flammable solid
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Correct Method
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• Back straight• Eyes and head pivoting
Drip Torch• Characteristics
– Capable of handling most firing operations
– Used to ignite all fuel types• Forest litter• Grass• Brush• Ladder fuels• Heavy fuels
– Easily Carried on engines and utility vehicles
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Parts
• Know your torch
Drip Torch
• Liquid fuel device– Fill only ¾ full– 2 parts diesel fuel– 1 part gasoline
• Fuel classified as a combustible liquid
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Drip Torch at Work
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Application Methods
• Trail torch slightly behind you or...• Swing torch back and forth beside body from
front to back– Do not swing torch side to side in front of body and
walk through lit fire– Only apply amount of fire necessary to achieve
desired results
• Extinguishment– Upon completion of assignment or if standing by for
extended periods, blow out wick
Drip Torch Safety
• Possible problems– Defective
vent/clogged– Improper mix– Poor gasket
seal
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Drip Torch Safety
•Fuel may “spurt” out of spout when hot.
•Do not get unburned fuel on PPE•Maintain spacing with other crew members to ensure lit fuel does not hit anyone as it is applied
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CAUTION
Terra Torch
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The Terra Torch requires separate and specific training prior to use.
Characteristics
• Used when other ignition devices are ineffective
• Range up to 100 feet
• Requires specialized training
• Requires crew of 2 or more
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Charactersitics
• Trailer mount • Skid mount
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Characteristics• Fuel is a mixture
of alumagel/surefire and gasoline
• Dispenses fuel under pressure through a hand held nozzle
• Classified as a flammable liquid
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Terra Torch Hazards
• Radiant heat– Rotate personnel– Additional PPE
For thermal protection
• Mixing Fuel
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PROJECTED AERIAL DEVICES
Very Pistols
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Very Pistol
• Best in light contiguous fuels
• Extended reach
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Very Pistol• Characteristics
– Specialized flare launcher requiring operator to be qualified before use
– Burn time of approximately 8 seconds at 1,400°F
– 12 gauge and 25 mm– Classified as an explosive 1.4 and
flammable solid– Range up to 375 feet
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Very Pistol
25 mm w / Insert Adapter
12 Gauge
Insert
25 mm
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Very Pistol
• Hazards– Firing
• Communicate to personnel
• I.D. target• Use hearing
protection
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Very Pistol
• Hazards (continued)– Misfires
• Communicate to personnel• Repeat firing sequence• If round doesn’t fire
– Keep pointed down range for three seconds– Remove round– Store in an approved container– Ship to disposal facility
– Accidental Firing
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Very Pistol
• Beware of ricochet
Fire Quick Flare Launcher
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Fire Quick Flare Launcher
• Follow manufacturer’s recommendation
• Used by qualified personnel only
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Fire Quick Flare Launcher
• Characteristics– Specialized launcher requiring operator
training– Uses 22 caliber blanks– Launches 1 inch diameter flares– Range up to 300 feet– Burns approx. 6 to 8 seconds at 4000°F– Aerial burst covers 10 to 20 feet
• Monitor wind direction and speed– Classified as 1.4 explosive and flammable
solid
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Fire Quick Flare Launcher
• Hazards– Communicate to personnel before firing– Hearing protection required– Misfires
• Communicate to personnel when a misfire occurs
• Repeat firing sequence• Treat faulty 22 caliber rounds the same as Very
Pistol rounds
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Fire Quick Flare Launcher
• Dud Flares– Identify flare location to personnel– Do not approach flare until area is cooled off
and flare is safe to approach– Dispose of flare in accordance with disposal
guidelines
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Fire Quick Flare Launcher
• Firing the Launcher– Load 22 cal. cylinder
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Fire Quick Flare Launcher
• Firing the Launcher (cont.)– Insert flare
Directional arrow
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Firing the Fire Quick Flare Launcher
• Firing the Launcher– Communicate to
personnel before firing
– ID target– Aim at 45 degree
angle– Pull trigger
Fire Quick Flare Launcher
Photo of flare aerial burst
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Hand Thrown Flares• 1.5 and 2.5 inch
flares• Follow
manufacturer’s recommendations for use
• Used in all fuel types
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Hand Thrown Flares
• Characteristics– Fuse burn time 30 to 40 seconds– Flare burn time 6 to 8 seconds at 4,000°F – Ignited material covers 30 to 60 foot diameter– Classified as a flammable solid
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Hand Thrown Flares
• Preparing flare
For use
1. Expose fuse
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Hand Thrown Flares– Arrow on flare directs the direction of throw
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Hand Thrown Flares
2. Light fuse
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Hand Thrown Flares
3. Throw flare– Must be thrown a
minimum distance of 100 feet from personnel, equipment, and control lines
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Hand Thrown Flares
• Flare ignition
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IGNITION DEVICES USED WITH AIRCRAFT
Helitorch• Used in all fuel
types– Can ignite fuels
with high fuel moisture
– Capable of burning standing fuel and continuous surface fuel beds
Helitorch
• Produces large amounts of fire in a short period
Helitorch • Characteristics
– Used as an external sling load under rotary wing aircraft
– Uses aluma-gel/surefire and gasoline mix• Consult MSDS
– Can reach areas not accessible by ground
– Classified as a flammable liquid
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Plastic Sphere Dispenser /Aerial Ignition Device
internal load
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Plastic Sphere Dispenser / Aerial Ignition Device
• Requires less time to initiate than a helitorch
• To be effective, requires 1 hour fuel bed
• Requires special training to operate
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Plastic Sphere Dispenser /Aerial Ignition Device
• Ignition results from 1 cc of ethylene glycol being injected into the ball which is filled with potassium permanganate – This forms an exothermic (heat producing)
reaction
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Plastic Sphere Dispenser /Aerial Ignition Device
• Characteristics – Normally used with rotary wing aircraft– Mounted internally– Classified as an oxidizer
• Consult MSDS
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Plastic Sphere Dispenser / Aerial Ignition Device• Dispersal
rates can be varied by– Aircraft
speed– Altitude– Machine
dispersal rate
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Firing EquipmentAre you and your firing equipment ready?
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