A descriptive video presentation from the bend or fire department training division on roof ventilation.
Peaked roof firefighter props.
Incorporates a sub roof cock loft addition to replicate full roof ventilation.
Use a roof ladder to distribute the weight of the firefighters throughout the roof.
Now work backwards close the roof and then each.
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.
Ventilation doesn t equal cooling 3.
5 firefighters work the flat roof cut on top of training prop.
Here firefighters work the 45 degree angle peaked roof cut.
Always work from a roof ladder while venting the peak.
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.
Jan 31 2015 attached are some pictures of props that i ve made.
They aren t anything elaborate but they work.
Featuring peaked and flat roofs the roof props allow firefighters to use power saws without the risk of leaving the ground.
Open up the ceiling in attic space i.
Identification of neutral plane 2.
These props were designed to provide firefighters with the ability to perform vertical ventilation techniques in a realistic yet safe manner.
The props are easily maintained and allow for repeated use.
Most structures with knee walls have a relatively steep pitch.
Stand alone lightweight durable and portable.
4 firefighters work on the dead bolt simulator.
Make a quick ventilation start point by removing the ridge vent at the peak of the roof if one is available.
Open up the peaked roof door and remove the gable end vent covers i.
Peaked or flat roof prop 8x8 with replaceable 2x4 rafters.
He also designed and constructed the pitched roof attachment and denver drill attachment as companion props for the firefighter portable training wall prop.
How s that for diy fire props on a budget.
From that roof where there are anchor points firefighters do rappelling and rope work.
Then vent the knee wall void spaces by cutting holes along the bottom edge of the roof.
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