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

PSA: A drip torch is a REALLY good way to clear brush and debris, and it puts nutrients back into the soil as well. I had some people that had never seen one and asked me how it worked, so here you go. A quick video on a drip torch and how they work. | Tommy Jordan

How to Make a Drip Torch for Firefighters in the USA