1403 Compliant Training

For those of you that are interested in discussing training burns. Pro's and Con's, Training safely and effectively with live fire. Led by FIRE, LLC's Tony Piontek, who has over ten years experience in 170+ structure burns.

Smoke Barrel Use

Used a smoke barrel yesterday at our training tower, and worked great. Wanting to know what everyone's thoughts/facts/info on using the smoke barrel in a seperate area of the training tower. Our tower has 2 burn rooms, one on the main floor and one on the second floor. The rest of the tower is metal construction. I used the burn barrel right in the front entry (out of the way of egress)on the main floor and had a hoseline with me to keep the straw from flaring up. My concern is this: the nay-sayers are going to squak that the smoke barrel should be placed in the burn room where the burning is taking place and I am looking for guidance on how to approach this. Thanks,
Chad Cox
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    Tony Piontek said:
    I have plans for a propane fired hay burner, I can send it to you if you wish. Produces great smoke and heat, actually will create a heat signature that a tic can view fairly well. It's easier to stoke and keep producing heat, but MUST be manned at all times for obvious reasons, as well as placed properly within the building.
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    Mark Omasta said:
    Tony Piontek said:
    I have plans for a propane fired hay burner, I can send it to you if you wish. Produces great smoke and heat, actually will create a heat signature that a tic can view fairly well. It's easier to stoke and keep producing heat, but MUST be manned at all times for obvious reasons, as well as placed properly within the building.
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    Chad Cox

    Please send my way! We have good use from the propane fed straw barrel but need some more options for the 2nd floor, etc. Please give me a shout! chadsworthks@yahoo.com
    316-250-0544