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THE COLD
TRAILER
The ColdTrailer
The ColdTrailer is a conduction-based heat sensing probe that allows firefighters to cold trail while remaining upright. Unlike infrared devices that sense the surface temperature of the ash, the ColdTrailer reaches deep into the ash and finds the heat where it is. The ColdTrailer is the only alternative to conventional bare-handed cold trailing.
The ColdTrailer
The ColdTrailer is a conduction-based heat sensing probe that allows firefighters to cold trail while remaining upright. Unlike infrared devices that sense the surface temperature of the ash, the ColdTrailer reaches deep into the ash and finds the heat where it is. The ColdTrailer is the only alternative to conventional bare-handed cold trailing.
Testimonials
- “Perfect for timber fuel types because it gets deep into the duff. Good for stump holes. A pro is the reliability and durability. Always seemed to catch every heat. The physical touching of areas gives peace of mind.”-Colton S
- “Actually gets under the ash and dirt.”-Dean L
- “Finds hidden/covered duffers. Easy concept of operation. Lightweight and compact when disassembled. Reaches into stump holes that may have buried heat. Saves our backs and hands from conventional cold trailing. Very effective and easy to use cold trailing tool.”-Daniel P
- “Keeps you from potentially burning yourself. It was a great tool.”
-Tyler R
- “Don’t have to bend over to hand feel the dirt. The sensitivity was good and picked up even the smallest hotspots. The ColdTrailer did well at reaching into brush, being able to penetrate into the bottom of ash pits and poke between rocks.”-Marcus O
- “The ColdTrailer is easy to use and has a very small learning curve. The ColdTrailer works well, is a little different, and comparing it to other methods, I am very pleased”.-Jonathan B
The consequences of missing a hotspot along the perimeter of a fire are potentially catastrophic.The millions of dollars and countless hours spent suppressing a major wildfire can be undone by a single missed hotspot. Experienced firefighters know they cannot afford to casually dismiss this risk.
Our Story
Our story begins in 1984. Jim Mundt, a McCall, Idaho based smokejumper, spent countless hours that season on his hands and knees crawling through the ashes of mostly cold lightning ignited fires to ensure that they were completely extinguished: a mop up technique known as cold trailing. Prompted by the tedious nature of the task, Jim imagined a heat sensor at the tip of a 4 foot pole that would make the discomfort of bare handed cold trailing a thing of the past. The following season, Jim left the jumpers and began pursuing a doctorate in human factors engineering. In 2000, after many years of listening to Jim remarking that otherwise smart firefighters were still sticking their bare hands into potentially scalding ashes, Jim’s brother, Randy, an electrical engineer
Our Story
Our story begins in 1984. Jim Mundt, a McCall, Idaho based smokejumper, spent countless hours that season on his hands and knees crawling through the ashes of mostly cold lightning ignited fires to ensure that they were completely extinguished: a mop up technique known as cold trailing. Prompted by the tedious nature of the task, Jim imagined a heat sensor at the tip of a 4 foot pole that would make the discomfort of bare handed cold trailing a thing of the past. The following season, Jim left the jumpers and began pursuing a doctorate in human factors engineering. In 2000, after many years of listening to Jim remarking that otherwise smart firefighters were still sticking their bare hands into potentially scalding ashes, Jim’s brother, Randy, an electrical engineer
The Features You Need
Collapsible pole that fits comfortably in your fire pack
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Light weight
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Sturdy
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Micro USB charging port
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Patented fast acting and highly sensitive probe
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Audible, visual, and vibrating alarms upon hotspot detection
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Long lasting, rechargeable lithium battery
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Long handle for better leverage when sweeping for heats.
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Our Team
Patrick Wood
Founder
Randy Mundt
Engineering
Jim Mundt
Advisor
Johnathan Chavez
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