Training Field & Props
Lakeland College Emergency Training Centre (ETC) has one of the best training fields in Canada.
We also do training at our remote site a few kilometers outside Vermilion.
Get to know more about our props. Each tile includes a description as well as video of the prop in use. Or, go to our ETC props playlist to watch these videos.
You can also take a virtual tour of ETC facilities.
Note: A new interactive map is being developed. We hope these videos will give you a better sense of ETC.
Fire Tower
The fire tower is used for multi-level live fire training. It is also equipped with anchors for technical rope rescue. It has state-of-the-art computer controlled fire rooms on three floors. Rooms simulate a kitchen, bedroom, living room and garage.
Vehicle Extrication Pad
This area is used to teach vehicle extrication techniques using the latest equipment and technology.
Dangerous Goods Pad
This pad consists of a number of props for dangerous goods identification. It is used to simulate liquid and vapour leaks and also has a damming and diking area.
Fire Investigation Trailer
This investigation prop is constructed of multiple burn rooms that include a kitchen, dining room, bedroom, washroom and two interchangeable rooms. Used for many different scenarios.
Vehicle Fire Prop
This prop simulates a car with an interior, engine compartment and trunk.
Also check out the dumpster prop.
Pipe Alley
This area simulates an industrial plant environment with six realistic fires on two levels.
Process Unit
This prop is used to simulate fires in an industrial setting. There are four different fires that can be fuelled on either gasoline or propane. The prop requires a team approach to reach its objective.
Nozzle Manipulation
This challenging prop is designed to allow students to extinguish a static fire using nozzle techniques and teamwork to achieve their goal.
Multi-level 3D Foam
This prop is used to demonstrate proper foam application techniques. It has three levels to give it a 3D effect which makes it a challenge to extinguish
Multi-level Industrial Prop
Fire Extinguisher Pad
These pads are for live fire dry chemical extinguisher training. There are 13 props available to practice on using various sizes of hand-held and wheeled extinguisher units.
Loading Dock
This area simulates a tanker truck and railcar at a loading station. It has two levels with one fire at ground level and two fires on the second level. The prop helps to teach students how to advance lines up stairs and fight fires in a restricted space.