Peaked Roof Firefighter Props

He also designed and constructed the pitched roof attachment and denver drill attachment as companion props for the firefighter portable training wall prop.
Peaked roof firefighter props. Most structures with knee walls have a relatively steep pitch. Stand alone lightweight durable and portable. Vent point ignition n. Here firefighters work the 45 degree angle peaked roof cut.
How s that for diy fire props on a budget. Ventilation doesn t equal cooling 3. Open up the ceiling in attic space i. If your fire department is not included in this material.
These training props are provided as examples of props used by local fire departments to deliver hands on training. A descriptive video presentation from the bend or fire department training division on roof ventilation. Identification of neutral plane 2. 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. Now work backwards close the roof and then each. Always work from a roof ladder while venting the peak. Incorporates a sub roof cock loft addition to replicate full roof ventilation.
Use a roof ladder to distribute the weight of the firefighters throughout the roof. 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. 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. 4 firefighters work on the dead bolt simulator.
Open up the peaked roof door and remove the gable end vent covers i. From that roof where there are anchor points firefighters do rappelling and rope work. Then vent the knee wall void spaces by cutting holes along the bottom edge of the roof. Firefighters use a peaked roof ventilation prop to practive proper sounding cutting.
Peaked or flat roof prop 8x8 with replaceable 2x4 rafters. The training materials and props presented in this program have been gathered from a variety of sources.