Flashover Training
This prop is used in conjunction with lecture and hands on practice to enable fire fighters to recognize the signs of developing flashover conditions and take steps to exit the environment.
An interesting article: Flashover
Training Objectives
- To provide fire fighters a controlled environment in which to study the unique phenomenon of flashovers.
- To train fire fighters to recognize some of the signs and conditions leading up to a flashover.
- To help fire fighters better understand the limitations of their Personal Protective Equipment in a flashover.
- To provide fire fighters skills and techniques to help them avoid possible injury and death.
PREPARATION
NO SHORTS
LONG PANTS ONLY
NO TANK TOPS
NO EXPOSED SKIN
NO JEWELRY
ALL PPE including SCBA face piece SHALL be worn throughout the drill
Turnout gear MUST be dry
Remove eye shield prior to arrival
Leather helmets strongly discouraged – we are not responsible for damage to leather helmets
All participants must be in good health (no cold or flu symptoms) and no sunburn
Hydrate prior to arrival (begin the day before)
WHAT TO EXPECT
A three-hour classroom lesson will be presented followed by a lunch break.
After lunch participants will spend three hours in the Flashover Simulator for a practical component. The hands-on evolutions will include:
Walk through flashover simulator
Break into two groups of eight
Group I prepare for entry Group II assist
Group I Final PPE Check at Entry Door
Maintain Entry Records
Short Post-Burn Debriefing with Group I
Reload for Group II
Group II prepare for Entry Final PPE Check at Entry Door
Maintain Entry Records
Short Post-Burn Debriefing with Group II
The day will conclude with a debriefing that should take approximately one hour.