VTS Field Guides
These field guides will show you how to construct some of the possible training configurations that the Vulka Training System is capable of. The General Information guide below also contains important information about maintenance, storage, and limitations.
By no means is this an exhaustive list of configurations and we would love to see what you are using your VTS for - send us a message or tag us on your socials!
General Information and Care
This field guide is intended to cover general information regarding the system, including maintenance, storage, and limitations. Use this field guide in conjunction with the field guides available for specific configurations.
Pitched & Peaked Roof
A single sided or double sided peaked roof - with an easily adjustable pitch.
Demonstrate roof construction. Create a walkable pitch or a pitch that requires the use of a roof ladder or aerial. Train large cuts, small cuts, and peak cuts. Safely practice emergency scenarios.
Flat Roof - Floor - Crawlspace
A customizable flat training structure for a multitude of firefighting and RIT scenarios:
Cut a flat roof? Yes. Firefighter through a floor? Yup. Crawlspace operations? Definitely.
There are plenty of ways to add on to these options as well:
Want to add a parapet? Let's do it. Want to breach drywall to get to a downed firefighter in the crawlspace? Absolutely, but have a broom on standby.
Denver Drill
The Denver Drill was created in honor of Firefighter Mark Langvardt, of the Denver Fire Department, who tragically passed away in the line of duty in 1992.
This configuration features a narrow corridor, a narrow window, and a high windowsill, to mimic the conditions that firefighters faced when trying to rescue Mark.
This configuration features a high window structure that can be used to practice using a ladder as a high point. The dimensions can be easily customized to make the scenario more or less difficult, depending on the skill level of the crew.
High Window
A high window configuration for a multitude of training scenarios. This set up is perfect for ladder bail outs, victim removal, and removing window bars.
The space below the structure is perfect for creating an entanglement gauntlet that will challenge even veteran firefighters.
Wall - Window - Roll Down Door
To the window... to the wall...
This configuration provides a number of training opportunities: drywall breaching, stud egress, window-to-door conversions, and roll down door cutting to name a few.
Cut Tree & Window Bars
Fire up your saws - this rebar doesn't stand a chance.
Set up a traditional cutting tree, or use the window bar configuration to train on window bars set at all different heights.
NOTE: this configuration features our rebar collars, available in the Shop.