Brown Emergency Training Center

The burn building is a two-story residential-type structure that allows for many evolutions on both floors, as well as a basement that can simulate three stories. We use a combination of Class A materials (straw and pallets) and state of the art Symtron propane-fired burn simulator that includes a multi-operational flashover simulator. The building features entire interior and exterior stairways, block and concrete construction, multiple ventilation fans, chop-out doors hinged on heavy-duty steel, heavy-duty steel windows, a dry pipe standpipe system on each floor, and hydrants front and rear with a FDC in place.

This is a four-story, high-rise training tower that has many unique props. It has a completely enclosed interior stairwell with the ability to close off each floor to enhance ventilation training.

The first floor features three entanglement drills and a Denver drill. The second floor features a garden-style apartment with multi-use stud wall layout. The walls are pinned and can be moved to change the floor plan. In addition, there is an exterior balcony, and an attic simulator. This floor is attractive to fire, EMS and law enforcement due to its flexibility. The third floor features a large open space that users can customize to meet their needs. The fourth floor features a large open space and a full staircase to access the roof.

Multi-point anchor and tie offs on the roof allow for rappelling from all sides of the building. There is a walkout area for rappelling, as well as a parapet to enhance the rappel or the basket rescue.

The roof also features a hatch that simulates a confined space, which extends through all floors down to the ground level. The drills can utilize each floor separately or go all the way down. Between the second and third floors, a steel pipe simulator gives the effect of a well or confined space.

The tower building also features a wet standpipe system with a connection on each floor.

The classroom building is a multi-purpose training area that features four large classrooms that each accommodate up to 40 people, staff offices, restrooms, break room, and instructor library as well as multiple storage areas. The classrooms have wireless technology capability, ceiling-mounted LCD projectors, and DVD and VHS players. Each classroom utilizes Smart Boards along with dual screens for easier viewing.