Peaked Roof Firefighter Props
Most structures with knee walls have a relatively steep pitch.
Peaked roof firefighter props. From that roof where there are anchor points firefighters do rappelling and rope work. Open up the peaked roof door and remove the gable end vent covers i. 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. Stand alone lightweight durable and portable.
Smoke volume velocity density and color m. 5 firefighters work the flat roof cut on top of training prop. Vent point ignition n. Single two three multiple story stationary firefighter training props structures for fire prevention service professional by mobile fire units in phoenix.
Identification of neutral plane 2. Enjoy the videos and music you love upload original content and share it all with friends family and the world on youtube. 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.
4 firefighters work on the dead bolt simulator. Firefighters use a peaked roof ventilation prop to practive proper sounding cutting. How s that for diy fire props on a budget. The training materials and props presented in this program have been gathered from a variety of sources.
These training props are provided as examples of props used by local fire departments to deliver hands on training. Here firefighters work the 45 degree angle peaked roof cut. 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. He also designed and constructed the pitched roof attachment and denver drill attachment as companion props for the firefighter portable training wall prop.
Incorporates a sub roof cock loft addition to replicate full roof ventilation. Peaked or flat roof prop 8x8 with replaceable 2x4 rafters. If your fire department is not included in this material. A descriptive video presentation from the bend or fire department training division on roof ventilation.
Then vent the knee wall void spaces by cutting holes along the bottom edge of the roof. Ventilation doesn t equal cooling 3.