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Good day! I am a collector from Ukraine. I suggest you to exchange patches.

Andrew. tkachenko_van@optima.com.ua

Thanks for the request. Hungarian old helmet:

When the fire is allowed to go unchecked with the doors shut while some instructor is outside with the recruits or crew that is training with the blah-blah-blah gum flapping about how he is the MAN is when you see the doors opened and WILL in most cases create the dreaded backdraft.

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In the US, we do that precisely for that reason, and we call them flashover simulators. It takes training of course, but a firm grasp of the thermal dynamics involved in these sea container style trainers helps considerably. In the US, we use several types: the original swede flashover simulator, the all important Phase 5 simulator, and some other divergent models and layouts. Backdrafts occur in these when innstructors are understaffed or undertrained. Please search that on Google and check out some write ups and images.

Pencilling the ceiling with a straight stream from a fog nozzle to keep the gases below flashpoint takes skill and TICs or thermal imaging cameras help to keep the crew safe by seeing the rollover through the smoke. Several instructors must keep their eyes on the task at hand. Rehab and RIT/FAST teams must be also on standby, ready to go at a moments notice. Back up hoselines and emergency exit door hatches can always be installed in the roof or in the sides of the container if the fire gets a little over zealous.

The way you get the body of fire is by there being chains installed on the walls and ceiling at one far end of the container. Behind these chains plywood can be slid in to simulate how the contents of a dwelling will burn.

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In the US I would have to say that most FDs are likely to steer clear of burning wet hay. Steam is not friendly or conducive to the type of training you guys appear to be doing. Restrict the air flow of a burning barrel of wood once it is hot. It will smoke. Is there any reason why you couldnt use supplementary artificial smoke? Simple combustion should not be messed with in live burns, at least in my opinion.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND MERRY CHRISTMAS

Hi, my name is Lars and I work for the fire and rescue service in Värnamo, Sweden.

I'm trying to get in contact with someone from Belgium and found you here.
I am collecting some educational material from different stations and countries to put them all in one place on the web, like a knowledge bank to use when creating exercises for your own station, something to draw ideas from.

Do you think it would be possible for me to get a hold of a powerpoint in tactical ventilation/PPV ventilation or what you might call it from you?

It will be added to a website translated into English, later you can find several other documents from other stations in return that you can use.

Best regards / Lars

Salut, je pense que tu dois parler le français. Serais tu intéressé par un échange de sweat-shirt?