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737 Spill and Specialized Fire Trainers

737 Spill Fire Trainers

The RMESTC 737 Spill Fire Trainer has 56 individual fire segments that can be combined to burn in hundreds of different scenarios. The 8,800 square foot pit completely surrounds the mockup with flame heights that can reach up to 50 feet. The computer-controlled fire is monitored from multiple positions to ensure the safety of students and instructors.

The Spill Fire mockup provides experience with the proper use and position of ARFF vehicles and equipment – including turrets and hand-line application. An on-site hydrant system accommodates additional hose line instruction. In 2009, a three-dimensional, flowing-fuel fireplace was added; this component provides required training experience for Canadian aircraft fire fighter certification. High resolution cameras, mounted on one of the training buildings, record each training scenario for review and evaluation for students and instructors.

737 Specialized Fire Trainer

The Training Center’s 737 SAFT is the heart of the facility. This extremely realistic mockup is equipped with numerous propane fireplaces; instructors can select engine, wheel, cockpit, baggage compartment, lavatory and/or interior fires. In 2008, the SAFT was provided with the additional options of simulating cargo fires and cabin flash-over fires. The SAFT’s passenger compartment is equipped with seats, overhead bins and emergency exits that replicate a 737 airliner. Flames can be controlled to be contained under the seats or can be expanded to completely fill the interior of the 737 mockup.

The use of smoke generators helps simulate the worst fire fighting conditions an ARFF responder may encounter. The SAFT includes three separate safety systems (computer-controlled, radio and manual “kill” devices) along with a 5,000 cubic foot per minute exhaust fan system that can clear the 737 cabin in 30 seconds. The mockup doors – including cockpit and lavatory entries – are airline-sized to ensure students gain experience with the narrow entry doors in airliners. The mockup is fully painted, and almost appears to be flight-ready.