Telescoping Collapsible Steel Rake

Description:

Equip yourself for the demands of wildland firefighting with the Telescoping Collapsible Steel Rake, an essential tool designed to enhance your effectiveness on the fireline. This versatile rake is specifically engineered to meet the rigorous requirements of wildland fire suppression, making it indispensable for creating firebreaks, clearing combustible materials, and managing hotspots.This innovative rake features a telescoping handle and collapsible tines, allowing you to adjust its size and functionality to suit a variety of tasks—from raking leaves in tight spaces to spreading mulch over larger areas.

Crafted from durable steel, this rake offers robust performance and longevity. The telescoping handle extends smoothly, providing customizable length for comfortable use without straining your back. The collapsible tines can be expanded or contracted to adjust the rake width, making it ideal for both broad and narrow spaces. This adaptability is crucial when removing leaves, pine needles, and other flammable debris down to mineral soil, effectively reducing fuel loads and helping to halt the spread of wildfires.

Lightweight, aluminum rake adjusts from 3’ to 6’ thanks to the telescoping handle. Spring steel tines have an adjustable spread from 7-1/2” to 22”. Super strong CAM-lock design allows for angling of tines.

Key Features:

• Essential Wildland Fire Tool: Specifically designed for tasks such as constructing firelines, clearing fuels, and suppressing hotspots.
• Adjustable Length: Telescoping handle extends from approximately 3 feet to 6 feet, accommodating different tasks and user preferences.
• Collapsible Tines: Rake head width adjusts from 7-1/2 inches to 22 inches for versatility in various operational scenarios.
• Durable Steel Construction: High-quality steel ensures longevity and reliability under extreme conditions.
• Lightweight and Ergonomic: Designed to reduce fatigue during prolonged use, enhancing firefighter efficiency.
• Compact Storage: Collapsible design allows for easy transport and storage in gear packs or fire apparatus compartments.

Specifications:

• Material: Aluminum handle w/ Steel Tines
• Adjustable Size: 3’ to 6’
• Adjustable spread from 7-1/2” to 22”

Applications in Wildland Firefighting:

• Fireline Construction: Efficiently remove surface fuels to create firebreaks that can slow or stop the spread of wildfires.
• Fuel Reduction: Clear accumulated organic materials like leaves, needles, and duff to reduce available fuel near fire perimeters.
• Hotspot Suppression: Expose and extinguish smoldering areas by raking away insulating debris, preventing rekindles.
• Mop-Up Operations: Assist in overhauling burned areas to ensure complete extinguishment of residual fires.
• Access Improvement: Clear paths through dense underbrush for safer and quicker movement of personnel and equipment.

Enhance your wildland firefighting capabilities with the Telescoping Collapsible Steel Rake. Its adaptability, durability, and specialized design make it a vital addition to the gear of any wildland firefighter committed to protecting lives, property, and natural resources from the threat of wildfires.