A explosive charge is being positioned on a dangerous tree which can not be cut down safely.

The detonation cord is rolled out to a safe distance.  The cord is hollow with an explosive coating on the inside.

Waiting to make sure that area clear of personnel.

The explosive charge is ready to be detonated. 

The detonation trigger.

The tree is felled and the danger is over.

Firefighter preparing the explosives after stringing out two rows of explosives.

The detonation of the two explosive runs.

The newly created fire guard after detonating two lines of explosives next to each other with 15" gap in between.