Table 13-1. Examples of the Use of Props to Support Training Drills/Scenarios
TYPE OF SIMULATED
EQUIPMENT AND PROPS
REMARKS
TRAINING
THAT CAN BE USED
Presence of Fire
Red lens flashlight with red streamers
Examples of training goals:
above waist level
Red rags
Increase fire-fighter's proficiency
Strobe light - used in cableways or on
Simulate flame effectiveness of
electrical panels to simulate class
smoke boundaries, etc.
CHARLIE fire
Desmoking procedures
Red flashing beacon - rotating light to
Smoke curtain effectiveness
simulate flames
NFTI/Fire-finder training
Activate high temp alarm
DCTT DRESS
Heat Source for
Hot potato
Distinguishing clothing markings
NFTI/Fire Finder
Heat gun
include the following: Arm bands,
Micro waved bag of rice
red ball caps, red coveralls, flight
deck jerseys, etc.
Fire Contained
Props at waist level
EMERGENCY EGRESS
Fire Out
Props out of sight, on the deck, or turned
Use blindfolds for all personnel.
off
Use training EEBDs if sufficient
quantities are available.
Smoke
Smoke machine
DISCLOSURES AND
SIMULATIONS
Hang Fire
White rags
Place heat source prop in space
Operate pressure switches for
ventilation shutdown and alarms
Activation
Allow plugman to open valve, then DCTT
secure it
CO2 dumped in
module/enclosure: Place white
paper over glass window.
White rag or talcum powder
CO2
Fire/smoke in module/enclosure:
AFFF
White rag or plastic bag full of packing
Place red and black design/flag
materials (white styrofoam popcorn)
over observation window.
Alarms: Place chem-lights at
PKP
Purple rag
several
locations after fire party has
Desmoking
Remove props. Actual removal of smoke
extinguished main fire.
using positive ventilation or portable
blowers
Exothermic Cutters: Use topside
on scrap metal.
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