FLAMELESS FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING METHODS AND APPARATUS

摘要

Methods and apparatus for use in fire extinguisher training are provided. These methods and apparatus are implemented electronically without the need for an open flame. The training apparatus (12) includes a display (13) having a plurality of light sources adapted to display a varying light pattern simulating a dynamic flame; a sensor (15) adapted to detect a stimulus emitted by one of a fire extinguisher and a fire extinguisher simulator (18) and output a signal corresponding to the detected stimulus; and one or more processors (210) adapted to receive the output from the sensor (15) and vary the light pattern simulating the dynamic flame on the display (13) in response to the stimulus detected by the sensor (15). The methods and apparatus may be used to train firefighters in the proper use of a fire extinguisher, for example, training in the techniques typically required when suppressing European class A, B, C, D, E, or F type fires.