Flat Roof Ventilation Props Firefighter

Aaron foster from dcfd sent in these photos of three different roof props they have at the dcfd training facility.

Flat roof ventilation props firefighter.

The first is flat roof the second is a 6 12 pitch and the third is a 12 12 pitch. 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. 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. Here firefighters work the 45 degree angle peaked roof cut.

For more information visit. 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. 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.

Vertical ventilation props built with 2x6 and 2x4 s roofing material and shingles. 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. Glendale fire department ventilation training manual 6 the roof ventilation team. Use a roof ladder to distribute the weight of the firefighters throughout the roof.

4 firefighters work on the dead bolt simulator. 15bsounding a technique used to safely walk on a roof. Vertical ventilation props built with 2x6 and 2x4 s roofing material and shingles. 5 firefighters work the flat roof cut on top of training prop.

The objective of this prop is to effectively train firefighters to properly cut a ventilation hole in roofs of different pitches. The frames of the props are made with doubled up 2 10 s. Make a quick ventilation start point by removing the ridge vent at the peak of the roof if one is available. Smoke indicator holes can be placed on roofs of buildings attached to fire buildings to indicate interior exposure.