Training Prop Ideas

[JSMV72]

I am looking for some suggestions on building a training prop to used for roof vent ops. Any ideas or pictures would be great.

[Jonnee]

I am looking for some suggestions on building a training prop to used for roof vent ops. Any ideas or pictures would be great.

Contact the Delaware State Fire School.

http://statefireschool.delaware.gov/

[ljm]

From VES:

http://www.vententersearch.com/?p=929

[RxFire]

No directions, but good photos

http://www.in.gov/dhs/files/props1.pdf

[pipeman1822]

From VES:

http://www.vententersearch.com/?p=929

I was actually trying to find a link for that. One of our rookie classes built that as their class project about a year ago. I was able to try it out during some truck training over the summer. Works pretty good.

[JSMV72]

Thanks everyone, the VES website is kool, this is the first time I have seen it.

[Catch22]

There are several good props here and here, as well. The Prop Shop truckman prop is one that handles ventilation and some other truckie skills.

If you have some guys that are good with construction, you can take them to another level. I know of one department that built roof off the side of their training tower and put a couple of slide-out frames for OSB where they can do ventilation work. They recently enclosed it and took a schematic they found somewhere and built a forcible entry door into it. Inside has a Denver Drill space and some other search-related areas.

You're only limited by imagination and funding. If you can build it yourself and can get some donated materials, you're a step closer.