The Drip Torch Firefighters Tools | My Wildfire World | Facebook

The drip torch is the most commonly used ignition tool for prescribed fires (planned fires). During the winter to late spring season, firefighters work to prevent future damaging wildfires by reducing forest fuels (brush, branches, grass) in strategic locations. Prescribed fires are one of many techniques used on the landscape to help reduce wildfire risks and/or maintain and restore ecosystems to a healthier condition. Continued use of prescribed fire is a key component of the Wildfire Crisis S