A firefighting training device and method for use in training firefighters in the extinguishment of a simulated fire. The system including a burn area disposed in a pit structure. The burn area including a multitude of individual burn zones such that each individual burn zones can support a fire there within. The system further including a control system to control the fire in each individual burn zone and a multitude of thermal imaging devices positioned to monitor the multitude of individual burn zones and to report the temperature of each individual burn zone to the control system.

Fire training props and methods of using fire training props are provided. The props may be suitable for table-top training and include an enclosure; at least one internal panel positioned within the enclosure and defining a plurality of internal volumes within the enclosure; a transparent top panel positioned on the top of the enclosure; at least one side aperture and a side aperture cover in at least one of the sides of the enclosure; and at least one panel aperture having an aperture cover in the at least one internal panel. When a source of visible fluid, for example, smoke, is introduced to the enclosure, a flow of the visible fluid in the enclosure can be monitored by a user through the transparent top panel. Aspects of the invention are uniquely adapted for training firefighters and other first responders on the dynamics of fire, for example, in an engaged structure.

A pilot and burner apparatus is provided for use in firefighting training. The apparatus includes a main fuel conduit and a main fuel valve. The apparatus includes a pilot tube and a pilot fuel conduit configured to deliver fuel from the main fuel conduit to the pilot tube. The apparatus includes main and pilot fuel valves to respectively control a flow of fuel in the main and pilot fuel conduits. In a pilot phase, the valves direct fuel to the pilot tube. An ignition component is configured to ignite fuel in the pilot tube to generate a pilot flame. In a burn phase, the pilot flame generates a controllable flame out of a main burner pipe by igniting fuel exiting the main fuel conduit. The controllable flame can be delivered to a training structure for training purposes.

A firefighting training apparatus includes a base having a feed pipe mounted on the base, and one or more standpipes mounted on the feed pipe. Each standpipe can have one or more couplings that are configured to receive a field adjustable pressure reducing valve that is further configured to connect to a firehose or other firefighting equipment. The apparatus is reconfigurable, and various different types of field adjustable pressure reducing valves can be mounted on the standpipe(s) for use in different training exercises or simply to allow firefighter to become familiar with operating the field adjustable pressure reducing valves under training conditions.

A remotely controllable wireless camera system that may be mounted on an emergency worker or on the emergency worker's helmet. The system includes a digital camera and an infrared camera. The system is connected to a network and live-streams video via the network and a server in real-time.

A system for display for an augmented/virtual reality-based decision-making simulation includes a controller configured to receive input from a user, at least one of an augmented reality or a virtual reality device configured to display a simulated environment, a processor, and a memory coupled to the processor. The memory stores one or more computer-readable instructions, which, when executed by the processor, cause the system to: receive input by the user from the controller, indicating a selected scenario; display, on the at least one of the augmented reality or the virtual reality device, the selected scenario; receive input from the user, from the controller, to interact with the selected scenario; monitor one or more parameters associated with the execution of tasks in the selected scenario using the controller; and evaluate the user based on the monitored one or more parameters.

A kit for teaching fire sprinkler system installation includes a model structure assembly, a model sprinkler system and at least one plan. The kit provides necessary elements for building a model structure and for installing a model fire sprinkler system within the model structure offering a fun and educational activity to children, teenagers, young adults, and/or the entire family while teaching how to install a real fire sprinkler system within a building.

Systems and methods for training firefighters and other first responders are provided. The systems include a plurality of sensors configured to detect at least one ambient condition, such as, temperature; a receiver configured to receive the electric signals from the plurality of sensors; and a digital storage device operatively connected to the receiver and adapted to store the electrical signals corresponding to the detected ambient conditions. The data detected by the sensors can be retrieved for later review, analysis, and training. The systems may include at least one video recorder and/or at least one infrared image recorder each configured to detect images that can be stored for later retrieval and a synchronizing device adapted to synchronize the sensor data with the recorded images for later review. Methods of implementing the systems and portable cases enclosing the system are also provided.

A mobile water/fluid collection, recirculation management apparatus and system for the promotion of best and safest practices by firefighting engineers, candidates fire departments, agencies, colleges and academies as well as for the NFPA (National Pire Protection Agency) recommended annual testing of other apparatuses, pumps, and appliances, which allows for engineers and candidates to train and practice their requisite evolutions and drills using full-flow water/fluids at full and various pressures including, but not limited to, drafting, flowing hand lines, deck guns, ground monitors, aerials and ladder pipes, nozzles and appliances while returning the water/fluid to the apparatus via direct and indirect connections. All returning water/fluids encounter the diffuser screen that is internal and integral to the unit and/or via the roof target and associated diffuser. Included is a removable, portable training fire hydrant which allows for the engineers and candidates to get real world driver training including spotting the hydrant and the race for water training elements, requiring the engineer/candidate to stop in the right spot, hook up the correct hoses from their engine to the hydrant directly to the invention apparatus, to pump and flow water safely, accurately and efficiently, and, once filled with the requisite water/fluid, it is ready for continuous recirculation, training or testing evolutions without overheating the water/fluid, because it is continuously cooled passively with the diffusers in an open loop design.

The present disclosure provides an experiment platform for simulating fire in an underground traffic conversion channel, including: a model body configured to simulate fire in the an underground traffic conversion channel; a burner connected to the model body and configured to generate smoke; and a smoke imaging system including laser sheet light sources and image recording devices configured to record smoke distribution images. The laser sheet light sources are in the model body, and plane laser light emitted by the laser sheet light sources is parallel to a flow direction of the smoke. The image recording devices are in one-to-one correspondence to the laser sheet light sources and are arranged outside an observation window of the model body. One laser sheet light source and one image recording device corresponding thereto each have a filter configured to filter out laser light of a same wavelength.