Peaked Roof Firefighter Props

These props were designed to provide firefighters with the ability to perform vertical ventilation techniques in a realistic yet safe manner.

Peaked roof firefighter props. Jan 31 2015 attached are some pictures of props that i ve made. Open up the ceiling in attic space i. How s that for diy fire props on a budget. Featuring peaked and flat roofs the roof props allow firefighters to use power saws without the risk of leaving the ground.

Open up the peaked roof door and remove the gable end vent covers i. Firefighter academy firefighter workout firefighter training firefighter paramedic wildland firefighter volunteer firefighter firefighter quotes fire dept fire department. A descriptive video presentation from the bend or fire department training division on roof ventilation. Now work backwards close the roof and then each.

Make a quick ventilation start point by removing the ridge vent at the peak of the roof if one is available. The props are easily maintained and allow for repeated use. 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. 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. Ventilation doesn t equal cooling 3. Identification of neutral plane 2. Smoke volume velocity density and color m.

Here firefighters work the 45 degree angle peaked roof cut. Incorporates a sub roof cock loft addition to replicate full roof ventilation. Most structures with knee walls have a relatively steep pitch. He also designed and constructed the pitched roof attachment and denver drill attachment as companion props for the firefighter portable training wall prop.

From that roof where there are anchor points firefighters do rappelling and rope work. Firefighters use a peaked roof ventilation prop to practive proper sounding cutting. Always work from a roof ladder while venting the peak. Then vent the knee wall void spaces by cutting holes along the bottom edge of the roof.

4 firefighters work on the dead bolt simulator. Peaked or flat roof prop 8x8 with replaceable 2x4 rafters. They aren t anything elaborate but they work.