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Follow on Google News | Kestrel Meters on the Arizona Fire LineArizona wildland firefighters rely on kestrel meters for instant weather data
The erratic and rapidly expanding nature of wildfires can prove deadly and devastating, swallowing hundreds of thousands of acres in a short period of time. Weather reports from distant weather stations are useless for determining the conditions at the point of fire. Kestrel meters allow firefighters to know the relative humidity right at the scene of the fire allowing them to make decisions for safety and firefighting strategy. Instant wind speed and direction readings also provide clues to the fire’s behavior and how quickly its path might change. Wildland firefighter and first responder Timothy Tonge explains, “Firefighters have come to depend on Kestrel meters for critical information on current weather conditions. Correct and current knowledge of weather conditions plays a key role in keeping firefighters safe, and properly fighting and extinguishing fires.” Previously, firefighters had to use several tools to get all of the information available in one handheld Kestrel meter. The Kestrel 3000 model replaces an entire firefighting belt weather kit with a 4-ounce unit. With optional Bluetooth® data transfer capabilities, the Kestrel 4000 series allows for wireless weather data transfer to fire behavior models and other software. Every Kestrel Pocket Weather Meter is backed by a five year warranty and is designed, developed, built, and supported here in the USA. Nielsen-Kellerman’ -Know Your Conditions- For more information, contact Monica Devlin at 610.447.1555 x306, mdevlin@nkhome.com or visit www.kestrelweather.com and www.facebook.com/ End
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