Kestrel 3500FW Pocket Fire Weather Meter

Kestrel 3500FW Fire Weather Meter – USA-Made, Comprehensive Fire Weather Data Including Wind Speed, Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, and More – Waterproof, Floats, Includes PIG Reference Card, Ideal for Firefighting and Wildfire Management

The Kestrel 3500FW Fire Weather Meter is a professional-grade tool designed specifically for firefighting and wildfire management. Designed and built in the USA, this compact yet powerful weather meter provides critical fire weather data to ensure safe and effective operations in the field. It accurately measures wind speed (including current wind speed, average wind speed, and maximum wind gust), temperature, barometric pressure, relative humidity, pressure trend, wind chill, heat stress index, dew point temperature, altitude (barometric), and wet bulb temperature (psychrometric). With this essential data, the Kestrel 3500FW allows professionals to make informed decisions and stay safe when assessing fire behavior and environmental conditions.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Fire Weather Data: The Kestrel 3500FW provides an extensive set of measurements, including wind speed, current wind speed, average wind speed, maximum wind gust, temperature, barometric pressure, relative humidity, pressure trend, wind chill, heat stress index, dew point temperature, altitude (barometric), and wet bulb temperature (psychrometric), offering all the essential metrics for assessing fire weather conditions.

• Waterproof & Floats: Fully waterproof and built to float, the Kestrel 3500FW is designed to withstand rugged outdoor conditions and will stay with you even in wet environments. Whether you're working in rain, high humidity, or near water, this durable weather meter will provide consistent and reliable readings.
• PIG (Probability of Ignition) Reference Card Included: The Kestrel 3500FW includes a Waterproof Probability of Ignition (PIG) Reference Card, a valuable tool for understanding fire behavior and predicting the likelihood of ignition based on environmental conditions. This feature is essential for wildfire management and firefighting professionals working to assess fire danger and plan responses.
• Designed & Built in the USA: Proudly manufactured in the USA, the Kestrel 3500FW is crafted for precision, durability, and reliability, providing the high-quality performance you expect from a leading weather instrument.
• Wind Chill & Heat Stress Index: The meter measures both wind chill and heat stress index, critical for assessing the combined effects of wind and temperature on human safety, particularly for those working in extreme outdoor conditions.
• Compact & Easy-to-Use: With its three-button operation, the Kestrel 3500FW is intuitive and easy to use in the field, allowing quick navigation through various functions for real-time decision-making.
• 5-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty: The Kestrel 3500FW is backed by a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty, offering long-term durability and protection against defects.
• Portable & Rugged: This meter is designed to be compact, lightweight, and portable, making it easy to carry in your pocket or gear bag while withstanding tough conditions in the field.
• Reliable & Durable: Built to withstand the harshest conditions, the Kestrel 3500FW is engineered to endure the rigors of wildfire response and outdoor environments, delivering consistent, accurate readings when you need them most.
• Certificate of Conformity: Each Kestrel 3500 includes a certificate of conformity, confirming that it meets high standards of quality and provides precise, accurate measurements.
• Data Hold Mode: The Hold Mode is helpful for capturing measurements when you're unable to view the display in real-time.
• High-contrast monochrome LCD display: Easily readable in direct sunlight.
• User-Replaceable Impeller: Every Kestrel Impeller is tested at high and low speeds. The impeller is easily replaced if needed.
• Slip-On Protective Cover: Keep your Kestrel protected when not in use with a hard cover that simply slides up the lanyard and over the Kestrel.

Why the Kestrel 3500FW is the Ideal Fire Weather Meter:

For firefighting professionals and wildfire management teams, the Kestrel 3500FW is a critical tool that provides real-time, actionable data for understanding fire weather conditions. With precise measurements of wind speed, temperature, humidity, pressure, wind chill, heat stress, and dew point, along with the included Probability of Ignition (PIG) Reference Card, the Kestrel 3500FW allows you to assess fire danger and optimize response strategies. Its waterproof design and floating capabilities make it durable and reliable in challenging environments, ensuring that you have the right information when you need it most. 

Why Purchase the Kestrel 3500FW at Extreme Meters?

• USA-Made Excellence: The Kestrel 3500FW is designed and built in the USA, ensuring it meets the highest standards of quality and reliability for fire weather measurement.
• Expert Support: At Extreme Meters, we are committed to helping you select the best Kestrel fire weather meter for your needs and providing expert advice and support to ensure you get the most out of your investment.
• Competitive Pricing & Fast Shipping: We offer competitive pricing on the Kestrel 3500FW and provide fast, secure shipping to ensure you receive your product promptly and ready to use. Every order shipped from Extreme Meters includes insurance for loss or damage during transit.
• Family Owned and Operated Store (We care):As a family-owned store, every customer is important to us. Every order is handled from order entry to shipping by someone who has a vested interest in our customers happiness.
• 5-Year Warranty & PIG Reference Card: With a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty and the inclusion of the Waterproof Probability of Ignition (PIG) Reference Card, you can rely on the Kestrel 3500FW to help you make informed, data-driven decisions for safe wildfire management.