Back Pack Fire Pump
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A portable sprayer with hand-pump, filled with water or fire retardent, used mainly in fire control. Especially useful for defending fire breaks during prescribed burning. These backpacks can come as rigid containers, as pictured, or as collapsable bladders. 2004 price range: $110-$200. |
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Drip Torch
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These small torches usually have a 1-2 gallon capacity and are useful for starting and controlling small prescribed burns and vegetation control. 2004 price range: $110-$230. |
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Fire Flap
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An effective hand tool for fighting fires by using the flap to smother flames in grass and low weeds. 2004 price range: $28-$40. |
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McLeod Rake
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A heavy-duty rake and hoe for clearing fire lines in grass and ground debris. 2004 price range: $45-$65. |
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Pulaski Axe
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Combination hoe and axe useful for chopping and digging fire lines in brushy or rocky terrain. 2004 price range: $50-$65. |
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