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The French Navy acquires a live fire simulator for firefighting in Brest

In December 2020, the French Navy formalized the acquisition of a simulator for practical firefighting and emergency training on board ships, with a view to its installation and commissioning at the CFPES du Portzic in Brest.

The project is part of the modernization process at the Centre de Formation Pratique et d'Entrainement à la Sécurité (CFPES), replacing the existing - obsolete - fire simulator with two new prefabricated, propane gas-fuelled installations featuring electronic control devices with the ability to regulate, modify parameters, program different scenarios and immediately shut down the system if a potentially dangerous situation is reached.

As part of a public call for tenders, La Marine Nationale requested bids to equip itself with a training system enabling sailors to carry out practical exercises under optimum safety conditions, while maintaining the level of realism that enables them to acquire the skills set out in their training program. The project includes the construction of a slab to house the new simulator, the creation of an extinguishing water recovery and treatment basin, and the installation of a TP pumping system. The project is scheduled for completion at the end of September 2023.

Loic CHARBONNIER, representative of the project owner (ESID Brest), comments: "This is an exciting project, with a strong environmental focus on the recovery of fire-fighting water, and specific requirements, notably in terms of water treatment quality. Our team is working closely with KFT Fire Trainer, and I have no doubt that we will deliver a set of installations that will meet the expectations of the end customer, La Marine Nationale".

The French Navy has placed its trust in the experience, technology and quality of the equipment designed and manufactured by KFT Fire Trainer. Eric Bergonzoli, operations manager for the project: "With this new installation, KFT is supplying systems to the Navy's three main training centers (Cetis, Brest and Cherbourg), thus standardizing working methods and technology. KFT continues to make a name for itself in the development of modular systems for both fire departments and maritime safety training centers. We are currently developing similar projects for the Spanish Navy and the Corsican Professional Maritime School".

The new simulator features a double-height structure, interior and exterior staircases, decks, marine doors and hatches, 5 interior fire scenarios and a pumping TP. The KFT advanced control system automatically extinguishes fireplaces in response to trainees' extinguishing maneuvers, and allows fireplaces to be configured using numerous parameters available to instructors (flame height, extinguishing difficulty, automatic extinguishing via efficiency control, restart, etc.).

We wish the Brest CFPES the best of luck and training.

Spanish Navy acquires trainer for practical training in firefighting in Marín, Pontevedra

In March 2023, the Spanish Navy formalized the acquisition of a trainer for practical training in firefighting and emergency situations of firefighters, for its installation and commissioning at the Naval Military School of Marín, Pontevedra.

The project is part of the modernization process of the Internal Security Training Center (CASI), replacing the existing fire simulators - obsolete and polluting - with two new prefabricated facilities, gas-fed (natural gas for the indoor simulator and propane for the outdoor fire simulator) and electronic control devices with regulation capacity, modification of parameters, programming of different scenarios and immediate shutdown of the system in case of reaching a potentially dangerous situation.

Through a public bidding process, the Navy requested bids to equip itself with a training system that allows students to carry out internal and external emergency drills in optimal safety conditions, and maintaining the level of realism that allows them to acquire the competencies set in their training program. The project includes the adaptation of the area planned for the location of the trainers with a series of civil works and supply actions. The execution schedule foresees the delivery of the facilities at the end of November 2023.

Jorge Mesía, General Director of Instalaciones y Mantenimientos IMAFER, the company awarded the tender for the acquisition of this equipment, comments "this project is exciting because it is a new challenge for IMAFER; we act as integrators of a very specific industrial process such as a fire simulator, we do it for the Spanish Navy, one of our main clients and with the highest level of demand for quality. Our team works closely with KFT and I have no doubt that we will deliver a set of facilities that will meet, and even exceed, customer expectations."

The Spanish Navy has relied on the experience, technology and quality of the equipment designed and manufactured by KFT Fire Trainer, in a project managed by Damián Jordi, Regional Sales Director for Europe and Latin America. In his words: "With this new facility, KFT provides systems in the 3 main training centers of the Navy (Ferrol, Marín and Rota) enabling a homogenization in working methods and technology. KFT continues to establish itself in the development of modular facilities, serving both emergency services and maritime safety training centers. We are currently developing similar projects for the French Navy, and for the Professional Maritime School of Corsica."

The new trainer includes a structure with two heights, interior and exterior stairs, terraces, doors and maritime hatches, 4 interior fire scenarios and an exterior scenario for fuel spill fire simulation. KFT's advanced control system allows fires to be extinguished automatically as a reaction to student extinguishing manoeuvres, and fires to be configured using numerous parameters available to instructors (flame height, extinguishing difficulty, soaking, restarting, etc.).

From here we wish Good Luck! and Good Training! to the CASI of Marin.

ASONBOMD Guatemala acquires trainers for practical training in firefighting and hazardous materials handling

Last December 2019, ASONBOMD formalized the acquisition of simulators for firefighter training, thereby expanding the range of real training solutions for Guatemalafirefighter firefighters.

In the words of Chief President Dr. Otto Denny Mazariegos Pinzón "with these high-tech equipment we will continue to develop the training of ourfirefighters exposing them to emergency situations involving fires and accidents in the transport of hazardous materials. Its mobility and autonomy will allow us to reach different stations and offer specific trainings in those areas, or in combination with other simulators, thus optimizing the training of our firefighters."

ASONBOMD has relied on the experience, technology and quality of the equipment designed and manufactured by the international company KFT Fire Trainer, in a project managed by Damián Jordi, Sales Director for America. In his words: "It is a pride to be able to serve such a prestigious institution and contribute in some way to the preparation of firefighters in Guatemala. Thanks to the good work done by our local distributor JyJ, the coordination between the two organizations has been total and this has led us to have been able to offer simulators suitable to the specific needs of the user, respecting the budget and delivery time requested."

In turn, Alejandro Aguilar, Director of Business Development of Rescue Equipment International Corp, parent company of JyJ Guatemala, winning company of the tender for the acquisition of these equipment, comments "Wehave been fortunate to be chosen to provide these teams to the ASONBOMD, who over the years have become a reference in the incorporation of new technologies in the bomber field and who have relied on JyJ's qualifications for this event. With the addition of simulators, Rescue/JyJ has been responsible for the introduction to Central America of thermal cameras, breathing equipment with thermal camera integrated into the mask and now physical and virtual reality simulation. We believe this is the future of firefighters and we will continue to work to bring state-of-the-art technology to the region."

The new simulator, S-10 Portable Hazmat Tanker (Accident Simulator with Tank Truck Overturning for Transport of Hazardous Materials), includes a steel cistern with 2 practicable domes (petrol and chlorine), simulation of breaks and leaks with perforable panels for sealing and emptying maneuvers, is installed on an easily transportable structure and the tank can be rotated 90o to represent the dump.

O-100 Fire Trainers include vehicle fire simulator, horizontal gas tank and urban dumpster. They use propane gas for flame generation with intensity selection and are controlled by wireless remote controls.

They will be delivered in Guatemala in June and maintenance is secured by KFT's team of service technicians and their local partner JyJ.

From here we wish all the best to the Guatemala firefighters!

You can learn more about the S-10 Portable Hazmat Tanker here.

You can learn more about the O-100 Fire Trainer here.

Fresno City College has received a mobile structural FireTrainer^® System.

For more details please refer to this posting on FCC's Facebook page.

KFT handed over Structural FireTrainer^® to the Fire Brigade at Dresden, Germany

The new fire training building of the fire brigade in Dresden-Albertstadt was designed and built as a successor to the burn house in Dresden-Neustadt which was put into operation by KFT Fire Trainer in 1997/98. This is already the second system that KFT Fire Trainer has supplied to the Dresden Fire Brigade. The system is equipped with the latest computer-based KFT control system and offers automatic media reaction, interlinked fire scenarios and much more on its 8 fireplaces.

A special feature of the fireplaces "shelf" and "sofa" is the possibility to change their orientation in the training room with minimal effort in order to create different fire scenarios. For this purpose, these fireplaces can simply be flipped over without having to disconnect their supply lines.

See Fire Fighters being trained at San Bernadino Regional Emergency Training Center with KFT Fire Trainer systems.

See an impressive promo video of the San Bernadino Regional Emergency Training Center using live fire training systems provided by KFT Fire Trainer.

https://youtu.be/UT8iAof_sdM

See USAG Okinawa Fire Fighters train with KFT Fire Trainers.

Watch a video showing USAG Okinawa fire fighters train with a Mobile Aircraft FireTrainer provided by KFT Fire Trainer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diCwR-5HBzM

FEMA grants available. Apply now to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program!

Most of KFT's fire training props qualify for FEMA grants. Please go to
https://www.fema.gov/welcome-assistance-firefighters-grant-program
and apply now. It's a very easy process.

See how Fire Fighters ensure that residents and their fire extinguishers are good to go in the event of a blaze.

Watch a report on abc's "Good Morning America" on how Fire Fighters ensure that residents and their fire extinguishers are good to go in the event of a blaze - using KFT Fire Trainer equipment:

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/warning-fire-extinguishers-46395070

KFT completes works on the ARFF training unit for Cork International Airport, Ireland

KFT received the final confirmation of additional variations and also the completion of the ARFF Unit for Cork International Airport. The Cork Airport Director and Head of Projects for the Dublin Airport Group commented that they are delighted with the Aircraft and also they found working with KFT a pleasure and they look forward to a continuous working relationship with the Dublin Airport Group.

Council of Volunteer Firefighters Federations of Argentina receives a new simulator for training with Hazardous Materials

On 29 August 2017, the National Council participated in the reception of a simulator of accidents involving the transport of dangerous goods at the KFT Fire Trainer facilities. Designed and manufactured by KFT, this mobile handler expands the range of real-world training solutions for the institution.

Comandante General Daniel Iglesias, Director of Argentina's National Fire Academy, said:"With this new simulator we will continue to develop the training of our firefighters and firefighters by exposing them to emergency situations involving Hazardous Materials. Their mobility and autonomy will allow us to make it reach all federations and offer specific training in this field, or in combination with other mobile simulators, thus optimizing the training of our firefighters.

The Council has once again relied on the experience, technology and quality of the KFT Fire Trainer teams, in a project managed by Damián Jordi, Sales Director for America. In his words:"It is a source of pride to continue serving the National Council and to contribute in some way to the preparation of Argentinean firefighters and firefighters. In reality, the coordination between the two organizations has been complete and this has meant that we have been able to manufacture a simulator that is adapted to the specific needs of the user, respecting the budget and the requested delivery time.

The new simulator, S-10 Portable Hazmat Tanker (Simulator of Accidents with Dump Truck Tanker for the Transport of Hazardous Materials), includes a steel tank with 2 domes (gasoline and chlorine) practicable, simulation of ruptures and leaks with perforated panels for maneuvers of sealing and emptying, it is installed on a trailer and the tank can be rotated 90°.

It will be delivered to Argentina in the next few weeks and maintenance is assured by the KFT service team.

We wish you good luck! and Good Training! firemen and firefighters.

You can find more information about the S-10 Portable Hazmat Tanker here

KFT successfully hands over Modular FireTrainer to Dubai Civil Defence, U.A.E.

KFT receives order for delivery of a mobile T-4000 FireTrainers® to the U.S. Navy Base in Everett, Washington.

KFT well received at this year's FDIC.

Watch the video here!

KFT structural burn building and outdoor-industrial facility inaugurated at Stetten German Army Base.

KFT commissions new mobile aircraft FireTrainer at Hamburg Airport, Germany

Kidde Fire Trainers introduces its new Identity: Starting from February 2016 we will be named simply "KFT"!

Read the official announcement here.