A fire truck with ladder L114 is extended to the roof of a building under construction. Firefighters on the roof and ladder are working under a clear blue sky, surrounded by trees.
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Training Division Designed And Built A 1612 Pitch Roof Prop

April 28, 2020• News•

A fire truck with ladder L114 is extended to the roof of a building under construction. Firefighters on the roof and ladder are working under a clear blue sky, surrounded by trees.
Proper timely ventilation of a structure fire allows the removal of smoke and superheated gasses making it safer for victims and firefighters allowing for a quicker extinguishment. The most effective location of a ventilation hole is the highest point above the fire.
Two firefighters using a ladder truck spray water onto the frame of a wooden building with a clear blue sky in the background.

In today’s newer construction styles, roof slopes make this more difficult. With most commercially available props being for a lesser slope, this left a gap for being able to effectively train.

Our staff recognized this need and firefighters working along with our training division designed and built a 16/12 pitch roof prop on top of our current training prop. This will allow for more consistent training for our staff working on ventilation off the end of the ladder truck.

Firefighters climb an extended fire truck ladder to reach the sloped roof of a building. The scene is outdoors during daytime, with trees and a clear sky in the background.

Last modified: April 28, 2020

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