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PYROTECHNIQUE DEVICES
OF
AIRFIELD BIRD CONTROL

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 INTRODUCTION

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 DEFINITION
• Pyrotechnics is the science of using materials
capable of undergoing self-contained and self-
sustained exothermic chemical reactions for
the production of heat, light, gas, smoke
and/or sound

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 HISTORY

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 TYPES
• Visual
• audible

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 EXAMPLES

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 firecrackers

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 ROCKETS
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 FLARES

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 SHELL CRACKERS

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 GAS CANON

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 ADVANTAGES
• Habituation does not occur
• Used in all wx,day & night
• Can be most effective
• Use of distress call to raise flocks

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 DISADVANTAGES
• Fire hazard
• Unexploded shells & spent cartridges
• Might be expensive
• Training of personnel
• Constant manning

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 Basic Pyrotechnic Safety Rules
• 1. Wear eye and ear protection.
• When using airbursts, the devices should be fired at 45 0
• 5. Do not fire towards buildings or people, or over a dry field.
• Removal of unexploded shell & spent cartridges
• 6. Do not discharge pyrotechnics from within a vehicle.
• 7. Duds and damaged pyrotechnics should be completely
soaked in water before they are discarded.
• 8. Carry operating instructions with the pyrotechnic pistol.
• 9. Carry a fire extinguisher for use in case of a fire.
• 10. Clean the pistol/shotgun often, as per manufacturer
recommendation.
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 RECOMMENDATIONS

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 WARNING
• USE OF PYROTECHNICS CAN CAUSE
DEATH AND SERIOUS INJURY.
• TREAT THEM AS YOU WOULD A LIVE
ROUND.
• PYROTECHNICS ARE A CLASS C
EXPLOSIVE.

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