Leaf blower as a firefighting tool - Wildfire Today
Jul 7, 2015 · Though they may be new to firefighters in the United Kingdom, leaf blowers have been used on fires in the southeast United States for decades. I have had a little experience …
Critical Review of the Leaf Blower as a Wildland Firefighting
Mar 29, 2021 · In this video I review the leaf blower under backfire, flank fire and head fire conditions. I will review the pros and cons as I see them and cover the performance …
Any Tricks for Burning Wet Brush Pile | Homesteading Forum
Mar 21, 2013 · Ideally a breeze blowing into the pile helps push the flames. You need to make a hot spot that gets hot enough to cook out the water and start up some bigger pieces of wood …
Fighting Fire with the Wind! - The Relief
Oct 1, 2023 · To use a leaf blower safely and effectively in fighting wildfires, there are several best practices that firefighters should follow. First and foremost, it is important to wear appropriate …
Leaf Blowers for Fire Control - Firehouse Forums
Aug 18, 1999 · Leaf blowers work great for getting backfires going. You just have to be careful and not blow the fire out. The air flow will make the fire's intensity and spread grow very rapidly.
brush pile starter | Hearth.com Forums Home
Mar 9, 2019 · Start it with a weed torch. Point a blower at the base of the fire and just let it idle if the fire is real stubborn. Even green, wet brush will burn with some help. A little dry firewood in …
Fighting fire with a leaf blower (1 of 4) - YouTube
In the first set of shots we are setting what should be a head fire. The main fire is downslope making a strong run up hill. The wind at our backs is 25+ due to a funneling effect of …
Using Backpack Leaf Blowers on Grass Fires - Firefighter Nation: Fire …
Sep 18, 2011 · KB Hallmark describes his experiments with using a backpack leaf blower as a means to extinguish grass fires. Shan Raffel also describes his tests and provides tactical and …
Q&A: How To Conduct a Controlled Burn on Your Property
A. Leaf blowers are excellent tools for prescribed fire management. They’re effective in clearing a line down to the bare mineral soil, creating a firebreak. And in timber, a leaf blower — paired …
The 9 Reasons Your Gas Leaf Blower Won’t Start
Oct 15, 2020 · If your leaf blower’s gas-powered engine won’t start, here are the nine most likely reasons why: Defective spark plug – Due to carbon build-up or a weakened electrode, a spark …