Baton de feu Aluminum fire batons are available in two lengths: 26 inches (2 inch broad wick) and 24 feet (2 inch wide wick). The aluminum staff is designed with a wood stopper at the end and is composed of 1/2 inch diameter T-6 tempered aluminum. The wicks are held in place with self-tapping screws. The baton is blackened to reduce its visual impact and increase its burn rate. Aluminum burns hotter and longer than steel or wooden firesides. It's also easier to work with because it doesn't get as hot when you hit it with a hammer or punch it with an anvil. The metal gets very hot, however, so handle with care! There are two types of fire batons: those for burning holes in paper and those for burning holes in people. The one used for people should only be used by trained professionals who know how to use force safely. Not all police departments have this type of unit. If yours doesn't, you will need to hire someone to do this job for you. The hole burning tool is used by lighting the end of the fire baton and holding it over the flame until it starts to smoke. Then you blow on the smoking end of the baton to create a draft and let the fire out. This process leaves a hole in your target's jacket or coat through which you can see their heart beating!