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Rodney industries' Firebug Drip Torches
Rodney Industries' Firebug Drip Torches are available at your local Irrigear® Independent Experts.
The right tool when fire management can't afford failure
Whether you're carrying out hazard reduction burns, managing vegetation, maintaining firebreaks or conducting controlled burns, reliability matters. When working with fire, the last thing you want is equipment that lets you down.
For more than 50 years, Rodney Industries' iconic Firebug Drip Torch has been trusted by fire services and land managers across Australia for dependable fire control.
Designed for Demanding Conditions
Customers need a drip torch that is:
- Safe to operate
- Lightweight and easy to carry
- Built to withstand harsh Australian conditions
- Reliable when working in remote locations
- Easy to maintain and repair
- Supported by readily available spare parts
When undertaking planned burns, operators often spend hours on foot. Heavy or poorly designed equipment can increase fatigue and impact efficiency.
The Firebug solution
The Rodney Industries Firebug Drip Torch has been engineered with the end user in mind.
Its lightweight aluminium construction helps reduce operator fatigue while maintaining durability in demanding environments. The gravity-fed design provides simple, reliable operation, allowing users to establish consistent ignition lines quickly and efficiently.
Manufactured to Australian Standard AS/NZS 2906 and tested by NATA-accredited engineers, the Firebug delivers confidence where safety and reliability are critical.
Available in 4L and 5L models, the Firebug provides a practical solution for fire brigades, rural fire services, councils, contractors and landholders who need dependable fire management equipment.
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Locally source and buy Rodney Industries' Firebug Drip Torches from the leaders in pumping, irrigation, filtration, water and fluid management – Irrigear® Independent Experts.
Other features of the Firebug Drip Torch include:
- Lightweight aluminium tank
- Durable brass fittings for extended service life
- Protective powder-coated finish
- Biofuel compatibility
- Readily available spare parts
- Retractable wand available on the 5L model for easy transport and storage
Rodney industries' Firebug Drip Torches:
Quality Check Points
• AS/NZS 2906
• NATA Accredited
At Rodney Industries we understand the importance of safety, quality and reliability
when dealing with fire control processes. That is why our Firebug Drip Torches are
manufactured to the Australian Standard AS\NZS 2906 and have been NATA
Accredited. Plus, in addition to the normal visual observations that occur during the fabrication process, there are a number of quality check points completed to ensure the consistent high quality standard is being met with each batch of Firebug Drip Torches produced:
- 100% of units produced undergo pressure testing during the fabrication process to ensure that all fuel canisters are free from leaks.
- Power coating is fully inspected upon completion.
- A selection of Firebug Drip Torches from each batch undergo further, more detailed Quality Assurance product testing.
Rodney industries' Firebug Drip Torches:
Proven Across Australia
For decades, Firebugs have been used nationwide by fire brigades, rural fire services and land managers who require dependable equipment for controlled burning and fire management operations.
When safety, durability and proven performance matter, don't play with fire. Choose Rodney Industries' Firebug.
- Back-burning equipment should be used by trained, experienced personnel only.
- Precautions should be taken to prevent danger to yourself and others.
- A means of escape should always be located before setting fires where rapid spread may prove hazardous to yourself or others.
- All petroleum products should be handled with the same precautions as when working with fuel.
- Keep torch in good working condition, make sure all connections are tight; inspect on a regular basis and replace any damaged parts with original replacement parts only.
Metals. Plastics. Irrigators. Fabrication.
Engineered for Every Irrigation Need.
Rodney Industries, manufactures and supplies a wide range of metal and plastic products to the irrigation, mining, and civil sectors. We produce an extensive range of hot dip galvanised metal fittings including, flanged pipe, valves, foot valves, check valves, strainers, tapers, hose joiners and channel flow control gates. Rodney Industries also manufactures and distributes a broad range of HDPE fittings, Strainers, floats, and footvalves. We supply high quality HDPE sweep bends using proprietary technology and we offer the Sewer and Civil market an extensive array of fittings. For more than 50 years Rodney Industries has been supplying the Australian market with the iconic FireBug Drip Torch.
Rodney Industries delivers one of Australia’s most comprehensive irrigator line-ups, engineered for reliable performance across properties of every size:
• Compact RI 10, RI 20 and RI 30 Travelling Irrigators – provide durable, Australian-made coverage ideal for turf farms, sports fields and smaller cropping areas.
• Water Winch Series – features robust piston-driven operation suited to medium-scale irrigation and dust-suppression applications.
• Turbo Winch – for larger areas requiring precision and control – combines turbine-driven efficiency with a heavy-duty four-speed gearbox to match travel speed to crop, soil and terrain conditions.
We also supply globally renowned irrigator ranges, including:
• Marani Hard Hose Irrigators – a trusted market leader — offering hose diameters from 40–160 mm and designed for long service life, consistent water delivery and high performance across agriculture, horticulture, sporting facilities and large commercial sites.
• ORMA Hard Hose Irrigators – for gardens, horticulture and smaller professional applications
• Rainspan Booms – which provide uniform water distribution and a robust, low-maintenance design backed by industry experience.
• Briggs Boom Systems – for those seeking high accuracy and uniformity; delivering consistent distribution with straightforward setup and operation.
Across the entire portfolio, the Rodney Industries team supports customers from product selection and commissioning through to after-sales service and spare-parts supply. This end-to-end approach ensures every irrigator delivers long-term reliability, value and performance - backed by over 55 years of experience serving Australia’s irrigation industry.
Talk to your local Irrigear® Independent Experts for more information about the range of Rodney Industries' Firebug Drip Torches and other great products and solutions from Rodney Industries that can help solve your needs.
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