Flat Roof Ventilation Props Firefighter

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.

Flat roof ventilation props firefighter.

Glendale fire department ventilation training manual 6 the roof ventilation team. 4 firefighters work on the dead bolt simulator. 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.

Smoke indicator holes can be placed on roofs of buildings attached to fire buildings to indicate interior exposure. 15bsounding a technique used to safely walk on a roof. Aaron foster from dcfd sent in these photos of three different roof props they have at the dcfd training facility. Make a quick ventilation start point by removing the ridge vent at the peak of the roof if one is available.

German township fire department evansville vertical ventilation drill. 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 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. Here firefighters work the 45 degree angle peaked roof cut.

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 frames of the props are made with doubled up 2 10 s. 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.

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. Vertical ventilation props built with 2x6 and 2x4 s roofing material and shingles. Vertical ventilation props built with 2x6 and 2x4 s roofing material and shingles. For more information visit.