Using Husqvarna blowers for firefighting in Zimbabwe
Did you know that blowers are highly effective tools for firefighting in Zimbabwe? While the typical image of a firefighter often includes a hose and a large spray of water, there is another weapon in the firefighting arsenal: the Husqvarna blower.
Yes, you read that correctly. Husqvarna blowers, which are available at Cutting Edge, are proven to be extremely efficient tools for Zimbabwean farmers, foresters, and firemen in battling grassfires. They can be used to manipulate the direction of small fires in controlled burns, or to completely extinguish flames in some wildfires.
How Husqvarna blowers extinguish flames
The principle is simple. By properly directing a forceful jet of air, these machines can restrict the spread of flames in controlled burns or completely extinguish flames in small wildfires. This works in the same way as we blow out the flames on candles. They can also blow the fire back on itself (against the wind) to starve it of new fuel. Using blowers for fire control is a focused strategy that provides various advantages.
Firstly, it conserves water. In drought-prone areas, maintaining valuable water supplies is critical for farmers. Blowers are also lightweight and portable, allowing firefighters to reach regions where big fire trucks cannot. They can be handheld or slung over the shoulders like a backpack and do not require hosepipes or access to a water source.
Using blowers allows farmers, foresters and firefighters to respond quickly. According to Zimbabwe’s Environmental Management Agency (EMA), wildfires destroyed more than 1 million hectares of land in 2023 alone. This damage emphasises the importance of rapid response and new fire control methods.
Cutting Edge provides a range of Husqvarna blowers
Cutting Edge understands the diverse needs of front-line professionals and farmers in Zimbabwe. That’s why we provide a wide selection of Husqvarna blowers to suit various applications:
- Petrol-powered blowers – Ideal for vast areas, these machines give great power and performance.
- Battery-powered blowers – These are both environmentally friendly and lightweight, making them ideal for minor jobs and providing prolonged mobility.
Our blower range includes handheld and backpack machines, which each have advantages. Handheld blowers are lightweight and easily manoeuvrable, making them perfect for quick response and controlled burns. Backpack blowers provide improved comfort over long periods of use, making them ideal for bigger regions and continuous firefighting activities.
Husqvarna blowers have several unique features that make them ideal tools for grassfires and controlled burns. Firstly, they have X-Torq engine technology that produces more torque and improves fuel efficiency (in petrol ones). They also have Smart Start capabilities for fast starting and rapid response.
All of our blowers have ergonomic designs to provide enhanced operator comfort for continuous use. Their interchangeable nozzles allow you to alter the airflow for certain tasks and direct the airflow towards the base of the flames for superior extinguishing capabilities. Equipping farmers, foresters and firefighters with the proper tools saves lives and minimises damage to properties.
Cutting Edge is devoted to supplying Zimbabwe’s farmers, foresters and firemen with the best equipment possible. Visit our store at 159 Citroen Road, Msasa or contact us now to learn more about Husqvarna blowers and how they may help you with fire suppression.
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