Resource Catalog
Document
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 1958
Control of fast-moving grass fires has always been a problem in inaccessible areas. Limited field tests indicate that the Ozark Swatmaster will be an effective aid in controlling such fires in fields and open glades. Treating the water with a wetting agent may result in more efficient use of manpower and water.
Online Links
Link to the full Fire Control Notes issue (1.5 MB; pdf)
Citation: Kernik, J. L. 1958. The Ozark swatmaster - a swatting tool for grass fires. Fire Control Notes, v. 19, no. 3, p. 107.
Cataloging Information
Topics:
Regions:
Keywords:
- fire equipment
- fire suppression
- grass fires
- grasses
- Missouri
- water
- wilderness areas
- wildfires
Tall Timbers Record Number: 7773 • Location Status: In-file • Call Number: A13.32:19/3 • Abstract Status: Fair use, Okay, Reproduced by permission
Record Last Modified:
Record Maintained By: FRAMES Staff (https://www.frames.gov/contact)
FRAMES Record Number: 33607
This bibliographic record was either created or modified by Tall Timbers and is provided without charge to promote research and education in Fire Ecology. The E.V. Komarek Fire Ecology Database is the intellectual property of Tall Timbers.