Our Search and Rescue maze is designed to simulate the critical task of searching for a fire victim or injured partner with limited visibility in an unpredictable area. It allows rescuers to perform proper search techniques through the entire maze passing each obstacle as they are encountered. This maze challenges rescuers at a number of locations as the team must navigate around, over and under obstacles and narrowed spaces. A variety of situations will challenge the rescuer to practice their skills.

The Confined Space training is constructed of a variety of vertical and horizontal storage tanks. Your team will be able to hone their skills and practice the proper protocols for testing of breathable air quality and safe entry to these confined spaces. This training also allows the rescuer to practice and manage the risks associated with working in a variety of confined spaces and the appropriate safety harnesses and other rescue equipment that may be needed in an emergency.

Live fire training is essential to the health and safety of your fire fighters, company and your community. Our three storey burn building allows fire responders to experience a wide variety of simulated live fire training in a safe and controlled environment. This most valuable training can be achieved by combining a number of training exercises such as: laddering, hose advancement, communications, ventilation and victim extrication.

Our Fire Dynamic Unit allows your team to practice various Fire behaviour and suppression e techniques. This important training prepares your team with the knowledge and

experience to handle potential life-threatening situations and emergencies. It allows the rescuer to deal with dangerous situations such as roll over and flashover in an environment where visibility is zero.

Our facility also offers a Forcible Entry area which is designed to simulate the critical task of forcing inward and outward, left and right swinging doors. Setting the resistance will allow you to simulate the type of door whether it is wooden, steel or an interior door. An area for simulating forcing a variety of padlock styles is also available.

The H&PRRTC equipped with a liquid propane Bullex system Advanced Fire Training Systems with Modular Fire Training Props. This system provides hands-on experience in live firefighting with propane-fueled simulators. All fires are controlled by the instructor and can be ignited and extinguished at the touch of a button. The Propane Cylinder and Burn Tray props will allow you to create endless fire scenarios for training purposes.

Train your entire team on the proper use of the fire extinguishers using the Bullex Live-Fire Fire

Extinguisher Training System. This technology senses where the trainee aims and sweeps and varies the flames automatically in response. Our facility carries a variety of accessories to simulate Class A, B & C fires. When using any of the optional props, the system detects which prop is being used, and alters the flame’s behavior in response to the extinguisher to create a more realistic experience.

Our facility’s location on the Trent River allows students complete drafting operations.