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Last Updated 03/08/2007

 

ETC Facilities
 

Burn Building: 

The burn building is a 2 story large residential type structure that allows for many evolutions on both floors as well as a basement that can make the building simulate 3 stories. We use a combination of Class A materials (straw and pallets) and a state of the art Symtron propane fired burn simulator that includes a multi operational flashover simulator. The building features full interior and exterior stairways, block and concrete construction, multiple ventilation fans, chop out doors hinged on heavy duty steel, heavy duty steel windows, dry pipe standpipe system on each floor, hydrants front and rear with a FDC in place.   

Tower Building: 

The tower building is a 4 story high rise training tower that has many unique props. The building has a completely enclosed interior stairwell with the ability to close off each floor separately to enhance ventilation training. The first floor features 3 entanglement drills, and a Denver drill. The second floor feature a garden apartment style multi use stud wall layout. The walls are pinned and can be moved to change the floor plan. Also, an attic simulator is in place. This floor is attractive to fire, EMS and law enforcement due to it’s flexibility. The second floor also features an exterior balcony on the outside of the building. The third floor features a large open space to be customized by the user depending on their needs. The fourth floor features the same open space as well as a full stair to access the roof.  

The roof features multi point anchor and tie offs to allow for rappelling from any and all sides. Also featured is a parapet wall around the roof to enhance the rappel or the basket rescue…..however, new rescuers never fear we also have a walkout area to allow for the rappel without the parapet being used. 

The Roof features a hatch that simulates a confined space that extends through all floors down to the ground level. The drills can utilize each floor separately or go the whole way down. Between the second and third floors there is a steel pipe simulator that gives the effect of a well of confined space. 

The tower building also features a wet standpipe system with connection on each floor.  

Classroom Building: 

The classroom building is a multi purpose training area that features 4 large classrooms that accommodate up to 40 people, 4 staff offices, restrooms, break room, instructor library as well as multiple storage areas. The classrooms all have wireless technology capability, LCD projectors that are ceiling mounted, DVD and VHS players in place.  

Draft Tank 

The draft tank is a 28,500 gallon underground static tank that is used for service testing pumps. The draft site allows for drafting from either side or both for larger GPM flows. The tank, when empty also serves as an excellent confined space training prop. Safety railing is in place on all sides to enhance safety.  

Rescue Technician Structural Collapse: 

This is our newest addition to the ETC. A fully functional RT structural collapse training course with the full O course, above ground and below ground mazes for collapse or confined space, air bag lift station, metal cutting station, horizontal and vertical concrete breaking and breeching stations, and many other features. 

Burn Pits: 

This area is used for burning vehicles and pallets for live fire training as well as fire extinguisher training areas. We have a forklift fire, vehicle fire and extinguisher fire station in place at this time. 

Other training areas: 

There are many other areas of the site that are used for training such as a hazardous materials damming and diking area, roof ventilation simulator, and others. If you have a particular need call us so we can design areas that will accommodate your needs.



Cleveland Community College Emergency Training Center
137 South Post Road
Shelby North Carolina 28152
Phone 704-484-6656
Fax 704-669-2506
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