Forest fire beater pack with fixed handle and forest fire extinguisher backpack for wildfires

PACK CONSISTING OF

• 1 Forest fire beater, rubber, one-piece or fixed aluminium handle, for wildfire fighting FFB01
• 1 MATABI approved 17.5 litre forest fire extinguisher backpack

WHAT IS A FOREST FIRE BEATER?

A forest fire beater is a tool used to fight wildfires, especially in their early stages. It consists of a rubber paddle attached to a long handle, usually made of aluminium, which is used to strike and smother the flames, depriving them of oxygen. It can also be used to clear vegetation and create firebreaks.

The fire beater or fire-smothering paddle is a tool designed to put out fire by smothering (displacing the air), consisting of a metal handle or shaft finished with a self-extinguishing rubber paddle or beater.

The handle and the beater or paddle are perfectly bonded by a vulcanisation process, making the fire beater a single, fixed unit.

HOW IS THE FIRE BEATER USED?

The fire beater is used with a direct attack technique on the flames, the aim of which is to smother the fire by removing the oxygen that feeds it. To use it correctly, strike firmly at the base of the flames, pressing the paddle against the seat of the fire for about 2 seconds. It is then drawn back towards the already burnt area and the movement is repeated in a rhythmic, controlled manner, progressively covering the fire line.

EXTINGUISHER BACKPACK

Water extinguisher backpack for first-response intervention on incipient fires and for support work in forestry tasks. It allows water to be applied as a jet or spray with indicative ranges of up to 7 m (vertical), 12 m (horizontal) and 4 m (spray), with a translucent yellow tank and lumbar support for more stable carrying.

FIRE BEATER FEATURES

• Made of synthetic, fire self-extinguishing rubber, 6 mm thick.
• The whole beater is reinforced with fabric for greater tear resistance. Critical areas have double reinforcement.
• One of the faces is ribbed to extend its service life.
• Greater rigidity
• Thicker outer edges
• Inner steel reinforcement

BACKPACK FEATURES

• Total capacity of 17.5 L for carrying water on the back
• Chromed brass lance with double-action hydro-nozzle system
• Adjustable conical brass nozzle (jet/spray)
• Jet range: 7 m vertical and 12 m horizontal
• Spray range: 4 m horizontal
• 1.75 m PVC hose
• Translucent tank with level indicator and wide filling opening
• Padded, adjustable straps with waist fastening and lumbar support
• Packaging dimensions: 22x43.5x59.5
• Taric code: 84244100

FIRE BEATER BENEFITS

The handle and the fire-smothering beater or paddle are perfectly bonded by a vulcanisation process, making the fire beater a single, fixed unit, with no need for rivets, screws or any other fastening elements.

BENEFITS OF THE MATABI approved 17.5 litre forest fire extinguisher backpack

It makes it easier to attack incipient fires quickly and to support control work (defence lines, firebreaks or controlled burns), as you can alternate between jet and spray with a double-action lance. The harness with lumbar support and waist belt helps distribute the load when travelling on foot, and the translucent tank lets you check the water level at a glance.

FIRE BEATER APPLICATIONS

Essential for putting out fires in their early stages.

The fire beater is a tool designed to put out fire by smothering (displacing the air), consisting of a metal handle or shaft finished with a self-extinguishing rubber paddle or beater.

USES AND APPLICATIONS: WHAT THE BACKPACK IS SUITABLE FOR

Suitable for forestry and rural work where back-mounted water equipment is needed: maintenance crews and teams, prevention in woodland and scrub, support at firebreaks and perimeters, monitoring of incipient fires and control of hot spots during mopping-up work. It is also a good fit for farms or facilities in natural settings as occasional water-based fire-fighting support.

FIRE BEATER TECHNICAL DATA

• Beater:
  Width: 250 mm
  Height: 500 mm
  Thickness: 6mm
  Complete assembly: approx. 1,995 mm
  Weight: 1.8 Kg.

• Extendable fire-smothering paddle handle:
  Duralumin tube.
  Does not rust
  Smooth finish
  Outer diameter: 30 mm
  Inner diameter: 25 mm
  Exceptional breaking resistance
  Recovers after bending
  Taric code: 4016.99

• Grip: Ergonomic, rubber, for more comfortable handling

• Handle:
  Duralumin tube.
  Does not rust
  Smooth finish
  Outer diameter: 25 mm
  Inner diameter: 21 mm
  Exceptional breaking resistance
  Recovers after bending

TARIC code: 4016.99 Cauchos Nuriz.

Complies with ORDEN FYM/510/2013, of 25 June, which regulates the use of fire and establishes preventive measures for fighting wildfires in Castilla y León.

Essential for putting out fires in their early stages.

BACKPACK TECHNICAL DATA

• Usable capacity: 17 L
• Total capacity: 17.5 L
• Vertical jet range: 7 m
• Horizontal jet range: 12 m
• Horizontal spray range: 4 m
• Hose: 1.75 m (PVC)
• Nozzle: adjustable conical brass
• Lance: chromed brass, double action (hydro-nozzle)
• Net weight: 3.35 kg
• Gross weight: 3.84 kg
• Tank: translucent with level indicator and wide filling opening
• Colour: yellow

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MATABI approved 17.5 litre forest fire extinguisher backpack

Can you switch between jet and spray while using it?

Yes. It has an adjustable nozzle that lets you change the type of output to work in jet or spray mode depending on the situation and the application distance.

What is the actual range of the water?

As a guide, the jet can reach up to 7 m vertically and 12 m horizontally. In spray mode, the horizontal range is up to 4 m. In practice, this may vary depending on pumping and wind conditions.

What improvement does it offer for carrying it when travelling on foot?

The padded strap system, waist adjustment and lumbar support help stabilise the backpack and distribute the load, which is useful when you have to walk with the loaded equipment over uneven terrain.