Peaked Roof Firefighter Props

4 firefighters work on the dead bolt simulator.

Peaked roof firefighter props.

A descriptive video presentation from the bend or fire department training division on roof ventilation. Identification of neutral plane 2. Now work backwards close the roof and then each. How s that for diy fire props on a budget.

Open up the ceiling in attic space i. Smoke volume velocity density and color m. Vent point ignition n. From that roof where there are anchor points firefighters do rappelling and rope work.

Always work from a roof ladder while venting the peak. Use a roof ladder to distribute the weight of the firefighters throughout the roof. Peaked or flat roof prop 8x8 with replaceable 2x4 rafters. Open up the peaked roof door and remove the gable end vent covers i.

5 firefighters work the flat roof cut on top of training prop. Make a quick ventilation start point by removing the ridge vent at the peak of the roof if one is available. Firefighters use a peaked roof ventilation prop to practive proper sounding cutting. Incorporates a sub roof cock loft addition to replicate full roof ventilation.

If it appears the structure has a void space under the peak of the roof vent the peak of the roof ceiling over the bulk of the fire. Most structures with knee walls have a relatively steep pitch. And on the outside of the tower s masonry wall they train with ground ladders 5 east putnam ny fire department firefighters practice a stokes rescue from a training prop built into their station designed by mitchell associates architects. If your fire department is not included in this material.

Stand alone lightweight durable and portable. Then vent the knee wall void spaces by cutting holes along the bottom edge of the roof. He also designed and constructed the pitched roof attachment and denver drill attachment as companion props for the firefighter portable training wall prop. Ventilation doesn t equal cooling 3.

The training materials and props presented in this program have been gathered from a variety of sources. These training props are provided as examples of props used by local fire departments to deliver hands on training.