Flat Roof Ventilation Props Firefighter

The objective of this prop is to effectively train firefighters to properly cut a ventilation hole in roofs of different pitches.

Flat roof ventilation props firefighter.

5 firefighters work the flat roof cut on top of training prop. The prop has drop in brackets for 2x material you can use 2x4 all the way up to 2x12 to give the feel of hitting the rafter with the saw. One 4ft x 8ft sheet fills all six bays of the prop and additional material can be stored on the props side storage racks allowing for very quick reset periods to aid in continuous training. The first is flat roof the second is a 6 12 pitch and the third is a 12 12 pitch.

The king ceiling prop is designed to hold up to the stress and forces of firefighter training and is easily moved when not in use. For more information visit. Glendale fire department ventilation training manual 6 the roof ventilation team. Vertical ventilation props built with 2x6 and 2x4 s roofing material and shingles.

After finishing up a multi company ventilation drill using the props we have had nothing but accolades from all our personnel on the quality and safety of the firevent prop. Here firefighters work the 45 degree angle peaked roof cut. Vertical ventilation props built with 2x6 and 2x4 s roofing material and shingles. The prop is completly adjustable via a hydralic cylinder that will pivot the prop that is hinged from flat 4 12 6 12 8 12 10 12.

We have had over 270 firefighters using the prop to practice rooftop ventilation cut garage doors and open forcible entry doors without a single breakdown or any. Placing smoke indicator holes in the path of the fire can monitor fire spread. The frames of the props are made with doubled up 2 10 s. 4 firefighters work on the dead bolt simulator.

Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. Aaron foster from dcfd sent in these photos of three different roof props they have at the dcfd training facility. Use a roof ladder to distribute the weight of the firefighters throughout the roof. Smoke indicator holes can be placed on roofs of buildings attached to fire buildings to indicate interior exposure.