December 1, 2006
      
                  
        
  Author(s)
  Samuel L. Manzello,   Thomas G. Cleary,   John R. Shields,   Jiann C. Yang
 
       
            
    
    
        An experimental apparatus has been built to investigate the ignition of fuel beds as a result of impact with burning firebrands. The apparatus allowed for the ignition and deposition of both single and multiple firebrands onto the target fuel bed. The