Accidental discharge of flare launcher in Dirty Jobs TV show

We updated our post about the TV show Dirty Jobs that informed you about the upcoming episode that featured Mike Rowe doing some prescribed burning in Florida. The program aired tonight.

There was one exciting  portion when “Jim” accidentally discharged a FireQuick flare launcher into an air boat containing at least 4-5 people. We even have a photo of the discharge captured off a television.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.

3 thoughts on “Accidental discharge of flare launcher in Dirty Jobs TV show”

  1. I am not very familiar with the FireQuick device. But wonder why they would give a loaded one to an unqualifed person.

    To have one burning in a airboat with people on board could get very exciting along with being dangerous.

    Can you post the picture?

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    1. Go to the link in the above article (then scroll down) to see more information, including the photo.

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