/DEMOS.ASP Demonstrations


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Demonstrations

We will post pictures and video from burn events held in the twin cities. The demonstrations will show spectators the effectiveness of a fire sprinkler system.

 

This Fire Sprinkler Demonstration Trailer was donated to Minnesota State Fire Marshal's Office by the National Fire Sprinkler Association, Minnesota Chapter.
 

To have the Burn Trailer in your community, call
Deputy State Fire Marshal,
Pat Sheehan at
651-215-0506

Burn Trailer

Burn Trailer dedication

 

NFSA, MN Chapter President John Hoppe presenting the "keys" to Deputy Fire Marshal Pat Sheehan for the new live burn demonstration trailer at the Maplewood Fire Department Open House.

      

The New Burn Trailer in Action!

 

State Fire Marshal speaks to onlookers

Deputy State Fire Marshal describes what to expect during this demonstration to the trailer of spectators.

 Fire is lighted in trash can

Next, he lights the newspaper in the waste basket on fire.

 
Fire catches onto the drapery

The fire catches onto the drapery ...

 

 

 

 

...and spreads quickly up the fabric.

fire spreads quickly up the fabric
 
 
Flashover!

 
Within seconds — flashover!!

 
Fire sprinkler puts out the fireThe automatic fire sprinkler activates and puts out the fire!

 

The entire process took only 22 seconds!!