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Why do Wildland Firefighters use drip torches?

Posted by Brian Moke on Dec 12th 2024

Why do Wildland Firefighters use drip torches?
Wildland firefighters use drip torches primarily for setting controlled or prescribed burns, a technique known as fireline construction or backburning. The purpose of these controlled fires is to reduce fuel loads, create defensible space around structures, or contain a larger wildfire by eliminatin …