Fire swatter
identifier
ID 1084
morphology
craft
holotype
MOT V 87.0312 L=237cm WD=40cm WT=2220gr
alias
fire broom (syn.)
alias
fire flail (syn.)
alias
fire beater (syn.)
alias
fire flapper (syn.)
description
The fire swatter is a hand tool that the fire brigade uses to extinguish a running fire in grass, heather, etc. while beating. It replaces the common twigs that were used in the past.
The fire swatter consists of 10 flexible iron bands that are clamped in a fan-like holder in which a long wooden handle (approx. 200 cm) protrudes.
To be distinguished from the eelspear.
See also the mop. [MOT]
