Fire Training - Why is it important?

Why is fire training important?

Fire training helps trainees recognize possible fire hazards around them. It enables them to learn how to respond to a fire using fire fighting equipment and other gear used in preventing a blaze. The most critical step is to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading. For this purpose, smoke machines are used to create artificial smoke that is non-contaminating and quick to spread. This trains employees on how to seal escape routes and ventilation ducts in order to prevent the fire from turning into a full-blown disaster. Fire training using smoke generators will also allow you to strengthen your evacuation plans, alarm systems and shutdown procedures. Regular drills and refreshers using our smoke machines will help prevent disorientation and panic in case of a fire.

How does a smoke machine work?

Fluid-based smoke machines have three essential components; a fluid reservoir, a pump, and a nozzle. When connected to a power source, the fog machine creates a heated mixture of glycol and water. The heat is uniform, which causes the vapor to expand in the reservoir before being effused out of the nozzle. Once this warm vapor is excreted out of the nozzle into the cool surroundings, it immediately rises and fills the room. Thus, a dense fog is created, which does not disperse easily and is a close replication of the smoke created by an actual fire. The fluid is water based, so the smoke produced is safe and harmless.

Fire training with Smodens’ smoke generator

Training with Smodens’ smoke machines is like training with an actual fire; only better. Our smoke generators not only create the most realistic façade of fire, but also alleviate the dangers associated with live fires. The smoke from our fog machines is non-toxic, non-contaminating and carcinogen free. This means that you can replicate real situations and minimize risks at the same time. Our smoke generators are extremely reliable as they will fill your training area with dense, persistent smoke in no time. The inbuilt timer will also allow you to control the intensity and runtime of the smoke. It is also equipped with a digital remote which means that you won’t have to search for controls in a smoke filled room!

With Smodens’ smoke machines you can create smoke on demand. You can regulate the density and velocity of smoke being emitted according to your requirements. At Smodens, we believe that fire risk assessment is crucial. This is why our smoke machines possess the unique quality of producing smoke of variable density, which allows trainees to recognize high and low risk fires, and act accordingly. They create artificial, hazard-free fog that allows employees to practice search and rescue exercises along with fire drills.

Here’s what makes our smoke machines unique:

• They create dense, persistent smoke that is closest you can get to an actual fire. Our fog machines give 100% realistic layering
• Our smoke machines are moisture-proof, and the smoke is produced by water-based fluid, hence the clean-up process is a breeze! It does not leave any sticky residue, and can easily be vented out in no time!
• The density of the smoke produced by our fog machine varies from low to zero visibility. This means that you can create smoke on demand, depending on the use
• Our smoke machines come with an inbuilt timer and a digital remote. Using these, you can avoid over concentration and supervise the training process thoroughly
• The smoke emission is seamless and consistent. This ensures that your fire drill is carried out without any hiccups
• Smodens smoke machines are virtually maintenance free and easy to operate. You would not be requiring a technician for setting up or repairing it at any point in time. It does not demand any complex configuration and works off a standard power outlet
• They are energy efficient, which means that you can enjoy longer periods of output with infrequent refills. Moreover, the smoke from our smoke generators lingers on even after the power from the source has been cut off. This allows you to enjoy high volumes of smoke against minimal electric supply. 
• The hang time of our smoke machines is incredible! This minimizes the running costs and gives you less in more!
• They are lightweight, easy to carry and convenient for repeated use

Smodens smoke generators and fog machines help saturate your training environment with high quality smoke to provide a realistic fire fighting scenario. They allow you to control the output and adjust it according to your requirements. Smodens stock smoke generators in a variety of sizes. Small smoke machines are available for mild drills, and low impact fires, while professional fog machines work best for heavy duty firefighting.

At Smodens you can get UK’s most trusted smoke machines at unbeatable prices. Our experts will assist you throughout the process and answer any queries that you may have. Have a look at our wide range of smoke generators and fog machines, and let us know what you like!