# @calfire on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DWojgLGFJ8S
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63756789-calfire-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/ad0712f36d.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-04-02T15:05:13.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CAL FIRE (@calfire) — https://gondola.cc/calfire

## Caption

Not all fire starts from the ground.

CAL FIRE uses a variety of tools to support prescribed fire operations, including the helitorch.

A helitorch is an aerial ignition device mounted beneath a helicopter. It releases a controlled amount of ignited fuel to introduce low-intensity fire in targeted areas.

This method allows crews to safely and efficiently treat large or difficult-to-access terrain while maintaining control over fire behavior. Each prescribed burn is carefully planned and carried out by trained personnel, using specialized equipment, pre-established control lines, and detailed burn plans to ensure operations are conducted safely and effectively.

📷 Whittle Vegetation Management Project in calfire_tcu 

#ToolsOfTheTrade #Helitorch #GoodFire #Firefighters

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## Tags

goodfire, toolsofthetrade, firefighters, helitorch

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