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