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lighting_fire_4.jpgWalking the drip torch273 viewsThere are some places you just can't light unless you are on foot.
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fire_crew_nomex.jpgCrewman equipped with Nomex clothing and equipment chest pack.225 viewsNomex clothing is fire resistant and ideal for presribed burning. 100% cotton can also be used but it will obviously burn so it is not nearly as safe. In no case should synthetic clothing be anywhere near a fire, it will melt into your skin. Also note the handy chest pack holding cell phone, radio, and safety equipment.
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lighting_fire_5_atv.jpgLighting the fire with a drip torch and and ATV165 viewsLighting a large fire on foot - this one was 566 acres - takes a ling time and is hard work. While using an ATV is much faster, it is not as easy as it looks. Holding a full drip torch at arms length and steering an ATV on rough ground with one hand is tough. Its not long before your arm is ready to fall off. It also requires extreme caution to avoid setting the ATV or your leg and foot on fire. Let your arm sag or swing back and forth a little to much and those flaming drops can be a problem.
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burn_boss_arrives.jpgThe Burn Boss Arrives (with the donuts)168 viewsThe Burn Boss has lots of stuff to coordinate and haul to the burn , not the least of which is the donuts, food, and drinks for his crew.
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flames_scott.jpgFlames159 viewsLet it burn!
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back_fire_burning.jpgBack fire expands137 views
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burning_into_the_wind.jpgBurning into the wind145 viewsA nice slow controlled fire. To much wind and things can get out of control in a hurry, to little and you can't get a burn. You have to understand weather and what's needed for a good safe burn. You need to check the fire weather forecasts from NOAA so you can anticipate the conditions you face on burn day. There is a link to NOAA on the home page of this site, check it out.
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atv_driptorch_rack.jpgATV Drip Torch Holder218 viewsThis drip torch holder mounts in the front rack of almost any ATV. Also note the end of the "flapper" wrapped around the basket.
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wall_of_smoke_r.jpgWall of smoke603 viewsSolid wall of thick smoke indicative of a very hot fireAug 15, 2009
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tallowtrees_r.jpgTallowtrees495 viewsMassive dead tallowtrees killed from the ground up (most were and still are) after the winter 2008 burn of the demo pasture.Aug 15, 2009
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seedings_r.jpgSeedlings511 viewsSprouting was taking place from seeds shortly after the burnAug 15, 2009
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fireguard_r.jpgFireguard487 viewsFire burning to fireguard that is disked black with no grass for fire to crawl acrossAug 15, 2009
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2_wks_post_burn_r.jpgTwo weeks after the burn534 viewsAug 15, 2009
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100_60_gal_spray_rigs_r.jpgTrailer mounted 100 gallon and UV mounted 60 gallon spray rigs606 viewsThese fire spray rigs come with the CBPBA Rental Trailer along with a couple of 25 gallon rigsAug 15, 2009
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back_fire_for_black_line_r.jpgBack fire creates black line539 viewsCreating a black line with a back fire to contain the main fire not yet lit.Aug 15, 2009
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burned_r.jpgAfter the burn512 viewsPhoto the taken after the burn, same dayAug 15, 2009
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