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.

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. Glendale fire department ventilation training manual 6 the roof ventilation team. Here firefighters work the 45 degree angle peaked roof cut. Vertical ventilation props built with 2x6 and 2x4 s roofing material and shingles.

Aaron foster from dcfd sent in these photos of three different roof props they have at the dcfd training facility. 5 firefighters work the flat roof cut on top of training prop. Use a roof ladder to distribute the weight of the firefighters throughout the roof. For more information visit.

4 firefighters work on the dead bolt simulator. 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. The frames of the props are made with doubled up 2 10 s. Smoke indicator holes can be placed on roofs of buildings attached to fire buildings to indicate interior exposure.

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. 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. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. The first is flat roof the second is a 6 12 pitch and the third is a 12 12 pitch.

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. 15bsounding a technique used to safely walk on a roof. German township fire department evansville vertical ventilation drill. 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.