Peaked Roof Firefighter Props

Featuring peaked and flat roofs the roof props allow firefighters to use power saws without the risk of leaving the ground.

Peaked roof firefighter props.

Stand alone lightweight durable and portable. Jan 31 2015 attached are some pictures of props that i ve made. Now work backwards close the roof and then each. Firefighter academy firefighter workout firefighter training firefighter paramedic wildland firefighter volunteer firefighter firefighter quotes fire dept fire department.

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. They aren t anything elaborate but they work. Peaked or flat roof prop 8x8 with replaceable 2x4 rafters. 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. These props were designed to provide firefighters with the ability to perform vertical ventilation techniques in a realistic yet safe manner. Smoke volume velocity density and color m. Then vent the knee wall void spaces by cutting holes along the bottom edge of the roof.

Vent point ignition n. 4 firefighters work on the dead bolt simulator. Use a roof ladder to distribute the weight of the firefighters throughout the roof. How s that for diy fire props on a budget.

A descriptive video presentation from the bend or fire department training division on roof ventilation. 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. Ventilation doesn t equal cooling 3. He also designed and constructed the pitched roof attachment and denver drill attachment as companion props for the firefighter portable training wall prop.

Open up the ceiling in attic space i. Incorporates a sub roof cock loft addition to replicate full roof ventilation. Firefighters use a peaked roof ventilation prop to practive proper sounding cutting. The props are easily maintained and allow for repeated use.

Here firefighters work the 45 degree angle peaked roof cut. Most structures with knee walls have a relatively steep pitch. Always work from a roof ladder while venting the peak.