The Kestrel 5500FW fire weather meter is the most capable handheld fire weather instrument in the Kestrel range. It combines the complete 5500 environmental measurement suite with preloaded Probability of Ignition (PIG) and Fine Dead Fuel Moisture (FDFM) fire weather tables — critical tools for fire crew decision-making and fire behaviour prediction.
Wind direction measurement with a built-in compass is essential for fire weather observation, and the 5500FW delivers both. It can be used handheld for rapid spot observations or mounted on the rotating vane mount to act as a portable fire weather station for extended data logging. Trusted by the US Forest Service, Australian fire services, and defence organisations. Available from Hinco, Perth’s authorised Kestrel distributor.
Key Features of the Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Meter
- Preloaded PIG (Probability of Ignition) and FDFM (Fine Dead Fuel Moisture) fire weather tables
- Wind direction measurement with built-in digital compass — essential for fire weather observation
- Full environmental measurement: wind speed, temperature, humidity, pressure, and more
- Can be handheld or tripod-mounted via rotating vane mount for station-style logging
- Onboard data logging — up to 10,000 time-stamped sets for incident documentation
- LiNK Bluetooth for wireless data sharing with iOS and Android devices
Kestrel Instruments from Hinco
Kestrel weather and environmental meters are available from Hinco Instruments, Perth’s authorised Kestrel distributor. We supply, calibrate, and repair the full Kestrel range from our Canning Vale facility. Contact us for pricing and availability.
