 Estimates indicate that only 1 percent of the U.S. population has
been trained on the proper use of a fire extinguisher; however,
trained individuals are 250 percent more effective when using an
extinguisher, according to research by the National Association of
Fire Equipment Distributors. The fire department anticipates
training between 200 and 700 people each year, including employees
at local companies and schools, as well as homeowners and senior
citizens.Chatham's new training simulator will replace the old
way of conducting fire extinguisher training. Previously, due to
regulations limiting the use of live fire, the fire department's
training was comprised of explaining how to use the fire
extinguisher, as opposed to a hands-on learning experience for the
trainees. Now, with the purchase of the HotShot, trainees will be
able to get a realistic, first-person lesson.
The newly acquired
BullEx HotShot training simulator will enable the fire
department to provide clean, safe and more cost-effective training
to the community. The HotShot uses realistic, self-generating
digital flames that respond automatically to a specialized training
extinguisher, discharging only compressed air and water. The
simulator is designed to provide realistic hands-on training with a
lessened environmental impact. Because the training extinguishers
are recharged with only compressed air and water, there are no
recharge or cleanup costs associated with the training.
Chief Philip Schumer noted that the purchase of the training
system would not have been possible without support from the
community. State Farm Insurance donated $5,000, and the fire
department's local insurance agent, Steve Bedford, donated an
additional $200.
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"By providing hands-on training, the Chatham Fire Department will be
able to significantly improve trainee proficiency in putting out a
wide variety of fires," said Ryan O'Donnell, BullEx's chief
executive officer. "Fire extinguisher training is a vital component
of any organization's overall approach to employee and workplace
safety, be it a fire department, school, senior housing facility or
manufacturing operation."
Any party interested in scheduling a fire extinguisher training
session with the Chatham Fire
Department can call them at 217-483-2121.
Thousands of corporations, universities, hospitals, fire
departments and government agencies are currently using BullEx
simulators, which include the Intelligent Training System,
Intelligent Training System Xtreme, BullsEye and HotShot. For
additional information on BullEx Digital Safety or any of the
company's products and services, please call 1-888-4BULLEX or
518-689-2023, or visit
www.bullexsafety.com.
About BullEx Digital Safety -- BullEx Digital Safety is an
innovative technology company that uses patented smart technology to
develop lifesaving products for the global work force. BullEx serves
a diverse customer base from its corporate and manufacturing
headquarters near Albany, N.Y. For more information, visit
www.bullexsafety.com.
[Text from file received from
Sawchuck Brown Associates on behalf of
BullEx Digital Safety]
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