For the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACOFD) Hazmat training center in Los Angeles County, Technifex XR repurposed a fuel tanker truck and trailer to simulate a real-life accident scenario. First Responders must physically jack up the tanker, extricate a trapped vehicle and “occupants”, all while managing chemical leaks, billowing smoke and live fire. All systems are under complete computer control to enhance realism. Trainee exercises are also recorded for immediate after-action reviews with their instructors. Technifex XR also master planned the entire 5-acre LACOFD Hazmat facility with many other unique training scenarios.
System Features:
- Truck Engine Fire
- Truck Engine Fireball
- Car Engine Fire
- Puddle Fire
- Smoke Effects
- Tanker Leak Effects
- Water Blast
- Tanker Cut-Away Panels
- Truck Lift System (remove and replace crushed vehicle)
- Audio Effects
- Technifex XR Scope of Work: Project Producer, Concept Design, Engineering & Fabrication
- Client: Los Angeles County Fire Department
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Opened: 2010