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PBEM's portable burn pan is a fire extinguisher demonstration tool intended primarily for community engagement events. However, it can also serve as a NET training tool for low-intensity training when the usual burn pan at Portland Fire & Rescue Training is not available. NET volunteers trained on its setup and use can check out the burn pan. | PBEM's portable burn pan is a fire extinguisher demonstration tool intended primarily for community engagement events. However, it can also serve as a NET training tool for low-intensity training when the usual burn pan at Portland Fire & Rescue Training is not available. NET volunteers trained on its setup and use can check out the burn pan. | ||
== Safety Considerations == | |||
'''In general:''' | |||
* PBEM will not allow use of the burn pan on days when the heat index is at or above 90°F. Not only is it unsafe for trainees to stand around in direct the sun for a prolonged period, but heat can cause the contents of a propane tank to expand and possibly cause a leak. | |||
=== Propane tank safety === | |||
# NEVER store or place a propane tank indoors or in an enclosed area such as a basement, garage, shed, or tent. It is illegal and highly unsafe to store propane tanks indoors. | |||
# When transporting a propane tank in a vehicle: | |||
#* ALWAYS make sure your vehicle is vented (e.g. open a window). | |||
#* Do not place a propane tank in a hot, confined space (such as a trunk on a hot day). | |||
#* Make sure the propane tank is secure, preferably by placing it down and behind a seat. Think about where a 40 lb. propane tank is going to go if your vehicle were in a collision. | |||
# NEVER try to modify or repair valves, regulators, or other tank parts. | |||
== Instructing with the Burn Pan == | == Instructing with the Burn Pan == | ||
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* [https://youtu.be/l_y9_AfeuSs '''NIST Scotch Pine Demonstration:'''] Probably the most dramatic video; often shown in NET Basic. | * [https://youtu.be/l_y9_AfeuSs '''NIST Scotch Pine Demonstration:'''] Probably the most dramatic video; often shown in NET Basic. | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqMVm72FMRk '''Room Flashover:'''] Demonstrates how quick fire can destroy a single room. | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqMVm72FMRk '''Room Flashover:'''] Demonstrates how quick fire can destroy a single room. | ||
== Burn Pan Set-up and Use == | |||
=== System Set-up === | |||
# Place the base unit in an open area away from all combustible materials. Ensure the front of the system is down wind (i.e. the wind is at the trainee's back). | |||
# Place the propane tank 10 ft. (3.0 m) behind the base unit. | |||
# Place the gas hose in a safe position (to prevent a tripping hazard). | |||
# Ensure the valve on the propane tank is completely closed. | |||
# Connect the quick disconnect end of the propane hose to the quick disconnect coupling on the rear of the base unit. | |||
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== Burn Pan Specifications == | == Burn Pan Specifications == | ||