TEACHING APPARATUS FOR LEARNING AND PRACTISING THE USE OF FIRE-FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

摘要

An apparatus including a large screen (1) displaying changing pictures of a fire in a sequence controlled by a computer (9). A user (P) is provided with modified extinguishing devices (4) producing a virtual jet of which the impact area on the screen (1) may be located such that corresponding data may be transmitted to the computer (9), as well as auxiliary devices (8) representing influencing means that may affect the development of the fire. Data on the handling of said auxiliary devices is also transmitted to the computer and taken into account when determining which pictures are displayed on the screen as a result. The apparatus is useful for fire-fighting training and practice.