Flat Roof Ventilation Props Firefighter

Vertical ventilation props built with 2x6 and 2x4 s roofing material and shingles.

Flat roof ventilation props firefighter.

German township fire department evansville vertical ventilation drill. 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. 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. For more information visit.

The objective of this prop is to effectively train firefighters to properly cut a ventilation hole in roofs of different pitches. The first is flat roof the second is a 6 12 pitch and the third is a 12 12 pitch. Placing smoke indicator holes in the path of the fire can monitor fire spread. 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. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. The frames of the props are made with doubled up 2 10 s. Glendale fire department ventilation training manual 6 the roof ventilation team.

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. Smoke indicator holes can be placed on roofs of buildings attached to fire buildings to indicate interior exposure. 4 firefighters work on the dead bolt simulator.

15bsounding a technique used to safely walk on a roof. 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. Use a roof ladder to distribute the weight of the firefighters throughout the roof. Make a quick ventilation start point by removing the ridge vent at the peak of the roof if one is available.