Project
Evaluating the effectiveness of a fire torch system for prescribed fire operations
Year
2005
status
Completed
Researcher
Wally McCulloch (Lead)
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Abstract
Fire-Trol Canada Company, based in Kamloops, BC manufactures and distributes a torch system known as the Buckmaster Terra Torch. It is commonly referred to as the Terra Torch, and uses a Honda volume pump to propel burning gelled fuels up to 15 metres. FERIC researchers (now FPInnovations) evaluated the effectiveness of the Terra Torch for under-burning, igniting logging debris piles, and igniting standing trees to create crown fires.
