Pack of fire beaters with wooden handle and forest fire extinguisher backpack for wildfire

PACK OF PRODUCTS COMPOSED OF

• 1 Forest fire beater rubber whole or fixed aluminium handle wildfire suppression FFB01
• 1 Forest fire extinguisher backpack 17.5 litres Certified MATABI

WHAT IS A FIRE BEATER?

Fire beater or fire shovel is a manual tool for suppressing flames by air displacement in fire outbreaks and weak fronts, useful in land clearance work and support to crews. It incorporates a wooden handle for direct grip and an approximate weight of 2 kg, designed for outdoor use with continuous handling.

EXTINGUISHER BACKPACK

Water extinguisher backpack for first intervention in fire outbreaks and support work in forest tasks. Allows water application in jet or spray with indicative ranges up to 7 m (vertical), 12 m (horizontal) and 4 m (spray), with translucent yellow tank and lumbar support for more stable carrying.

FIRE BEATER FEATURES

• Wooden handle for direct handling and control in suppression strikes
• Use oriented towards suppression by smothering (air displacement)
• Indicated for direct attack on incipient fires and light fuels
• Support in finishing operations and secondary fire focus control
• Approximate weight of 2 kg for transport and foot use

BACKPACK FEATURES

• Total capacity of 17.5 L for dorsal water transport
• Chrome-plated brass lance with dual-action hydrojet 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 outlet
• Padded and adjustable straps with waist fastening and lumbar support
• Packaging dimensions: 22x43.5x59.5
• Taric Code: 84244100

FIRE BEATER BENEFITS

Allows action on small flames without need for water, facilitating control work in low vegetation and hot spots during finishing. The wooden handle provides easy grip and reduces fatigue in repeated manoeuvres. It is a practical option when you need a suppression tool for quick outdoor intervention.

BENEFITS OF Forest fire extinguisher backpack 17.5 litres Certified MATABI

Facilitates rapid attack on incipient fires and support to control work (defence lines, firebreaks or controlled burns) by allowing alternation between jet and spray with a dual-action lance. The harness with lumbar support and waist belt helps distribute load during foot movements, and the translucent tank allows water level to be checked at a glance.

FIRE BEATER APPLICATIONS

Suitable for prevention and first intervention tasks in forest and peri-urban environments: clearance work, firebreak maintenance, support to crews and forest firefighter patrols, control of small outbreaks in dry grass or scrub and finishing work after front passage. It is used especially in direct attacks on weak fronts and in support of expansion burns or defence lines.

USES AND APPLICATIONS: WHAT IS THE BACKPACK APPROPRIATE FOR

Suitable for forest and rural work where water-carrying equipment on the back is needed: maintenance brigades and crews, prevention in forest and scrub, support in firebreaks and perimeters, surveillance of outbreaks and control of hot spots in finishing tasks. Also fits agricultural land or installations in natural settings as point-of-use fire suppression support with water.

FIRE BEATER TECHNICAL DATA

• Tool type: manual fire beater for suppression
• Handle: wood
• Weight: approx. 2 kg

BACKPACK TECHNICAL DATA

• Useful capacity: 17 L
• Total capacity: 17.5 L
• Jet range vertical: 7 m
• Jet range horizontal: 12 m
• Spray range horizontal: 4 m
• Hose: 1.75 m (PVC)
• Nozzle: adjustable conical brass
• Lance: chrome-plated brass, dual-action (hydrojet)
• Net weight: 3.35 kg
• Gross weight: 3.84 kg
• Tank: translucent with level indicator and wide filling outlet
• Colour: yellow

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT Fire beater with wooden handle FFB03

What type of fire is a fire beater used for?

It is used to suppress flames on weak fronts or outbreaks, especially on light fuels such as dry grass or low scrub, acting with sweeping strikes to reduce oxygen supply.

Can it be used as the primary tool in fire suppression?

It is usually employed as a first intervention and support tool: control of small outbreaks, containment at edges and finishing work. In fires with higher intensity it is used as a complement within a suppression strategy.

What basic maintenance does it need after use?

It is advisable to clean the striking and handle parts to remove ash and dirt, check that there are no looseness or damage and store the tool dry to prevent deterioration of the handle and assembly elements.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT Forest fire extinguisher backpack 17.5 litres Certified MATABI

Can you alternate between jet and spray during use?

Yes. It incorporates an adjustable nozzle that allows adjustment of the outlet type to work in jet or spray mode depending on the situation and application distance.

What is the actual range of the water?

As a reference, 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 it may vary depending on pumping and wind conditions.

What advantage does it offer for carrying during foot movements?

The padded strap system, waist adjustment and lumbar support help stabilise the backpack and distribute load, something useful when you need to walk with the equipment loaded on uneven terrain.