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