What is a helicopter fire prop? — SEFtec | HUET Training Simulators | Survival Training Equipment

What is a helicopter fire prop?

Fire-fighters bravely face unknown hazards daily; risking their lives to keep us safe. By definition, every emergency situation is serious, unexpected and dangerous. Fire-fighters must undergo rigorous and frequent training to ensure they are adequately prepared for every scenario.

SEFtec Group produces a wide range of fire-fighter training props:

  • Custom fire props for aviation, marine, automotive, and any other training

  • Real or artificial flames and smoke

  • Choice of fuels (Class A, Class B, Class C) including clean-burning propane

  • Stand-alone props or complete training structures

  • Integrated safety systems including data logging, alarms, and automatic safety shutdowns

  • Over 100 installations worldwide

One recent installation by SEFtec Group is a helicopter fire prop for Petans Ltd in the United Kingdom.

Helicopter fire prop delivered to Petans Ltd, UK.

What is a helicopter fire prop?

A helicopter fire prop is a specialist fire training prop which replicates various fire and rescue scenarios of a helicopter that experiences a heavy landing. The SEFtec Helicopter Fire Prop is a life-sized replica of a helicopter, complete with interior seating. Two versions of this prop are available, one with the helicopter upright, and one with the helicopter on its side. The prop can also be customized to suit our clients exact requirements.

Who needs a helicopter fire prop?

Helicopter fire props are used to train land crews to provide immediate emergency response in the even of a heavy landing at a heliport. It can be used to prepare for both firefighting and search and rescue operations.

The Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organisation (OPITO) mandates such training for their Helideck Emergency Response Team Member (HERTM) and Helideck Emergency Response Team Leader (HERTL) courses. SEFtec has delivered helicopter fire props to safety training centres all over the world.

The prop is also useful for commercial and municipal airport and heliport fire crew training.

If your training centre is interested in this or any other fire props, get in touch with us today.

Who are SEFtec Group?

SEFtec Group helps the World’s leading training centres improve learning outcomes in the most cost-effective manner. From consultation and custom design, through manufacture and installation, right up to train-the-trainer programmes and assistance with gaining certification, SEFtec Group’s vast experience can save you time and money. Some of SEFtec Groups areas of expertise include:

Sea-Survival Training

  • HUET simulators & hoists

  • Pools and environmental effects

  • Rescue and escape training devices

Fire Training

  • Burn buildings

  • Clean-burn fire props

  • Search and rescue facilities

Specialist and Custom Safety Training

  • Aviation fire props - ARFT

  • Seatbelt convincers

  • Hoisting simulation systems

  • Bespoke custom designs

Complete Training Centres

  • Training centre consultation

  • Modular pool buildings and firegrounds

  • Train the trainer programmes

  • Assistance with certifications

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