Training for every stage of one’s professional life

FOR more than 125 years, the name Dräger has been synonymous for products and systems that improve the protection and safety of people.

This refers not only to high-quality individual products but also to facilities and systems that train the use of protective equipment under conditions of realistic use.

All over the world, Dräger has successfully implemented fire simulation systems for its customers as a reliable partner for planning, implementation and after-sales service.

“Our experts work with you to develop a suitable training concept and a fire training system that is tailored to your needs and meets the appropriate training needs requirements. Whether it is a small fire pan, a mobile fire trailer, an aircraft fire training system that is actual size or a fire training building, Dräger has a solution,” says Thomas Brinken, vice president, Engineered Solutions.

“Using modular systems we create individual fire training systems and we can adapt the solution to your financial resources. We can also help develop packages for financing projects,” he says.

Aircraft fires represent a special challenge in firefighting due to the extreme nature of the potential hazard and the immediate impact on both the passengers and aircrew, Brinken says.

In an aircraft, fire can develop at many places: engines, under the aircraft due fuel leakage, on the landing gear, in the cargo hold, in the passenger compartment, in overhead baggage compartment, in the cabin seating areas or in the galley.

Each fire requires an individual approach and tactic, this can be optimised through realistic training in Dräger aircraft firefighting simulators with a variety of internal and external fire scenarios.

“We build the aircraft of your choice, it can be a combination of different types of aircraft and can even be full size and scale if required. We are also able to support you with the implementation of ICAO and FAA requirements with regards to the training scenarios for aircraft firefighting,” he says.

The search for injured people and the evacuation of passengers, via an emergency slide for example, require a well-trained and competent team. In addition to firefighting it is possible to include a variety of different training features into our simulators.

Leaking aviation fuel that ignites is possibly one of the most dangerous situations in aircraft fire-fighting. The right tactics for extinguishing the fire, proper teamwork and the correct use of extinguishing media are key elements to success.

The Dräger training facilities that include simulated fuel spill fires provide the ideal environment for teaching, learning and developing these skills, Brinken says.

Since exercises with kerosene are becoming increasingly problematic in terms of their environmental impact, Dräger offers a gas-operated fuel spill fire which offers a safe and environment-friendly option. “Without any loss of realism, the intelligent control of different fire training courses can be staged; even the particularly difficult situation of changing wind directions can be simulated. Our portfolio is complemented by fire screens for firefighter training with a monitor,” he adds.