Log Deck Protection Demonstration

April 26, 2005   Vanderwell Contractors (1971) Ltd., Slave Lake, Alberta

Background: Remote log yards are an effective means to manage fibre delivery and maximize haul fleet utilization throughout the year. These yards often have limited infrastructure and may change location on a regular basis.  Effective fire suppression/prevention systems need to be considered as there is considerable risk involved. The same systems could also be applied to fibre storage areas at mills and may be shared among industries to increase effectiveness and reduce costs.

Issue:  Forest industries have the majority of responsibility to prevent and suppress log deck fires.  However, many in the forest industry are not aware of resources/contractors available to suppress deck fires.

In response, a one-day event was organized to demonstrate a variety of techniques and tools that could be used to prevent log deck ignition or suppress deck fires.  The list of vendors and demonstrations were:

Vendor: Wildfire  -  www.wildfire-equipment.com
Demonstration: AFG gel and gel buster and hand held infrared camera.  The gel has been applied to the plywood and is being tested with a propane torch.

 

Vendor: Wildfire  -  www.wildfire-equipment.com
Demonstration: BB4 pump with remote start and 120 Vac generator options.

 

Vendor: Wildfire  -  www.wildfire-equipment.com
Demonstration: Mini Honda pump and sprinkler set up

 

Vendor: Firebreak  Canada -  www.firebreakcanada.com/index.html
Demonstration: Infrared fire detection system

 

Vendor: Safety Boss  -  www.safetyboss.net
Demonstration: Oshkosh – Aircraft Crash Truck

 

Vendor: Lifeview Emergency Services -  www.lifeview.ca
Demonstration: Aerial platform pumper truck

 

Vendor: Hazhandler  -  mikmunro@unbound-tech.com
Demonstration:  Remote control vehicle designed to work in high hazard locations

 

Vendor: K.A.P. Man Inc.  -  Kevin090@sasktel.net
Demonstration:  Water tower gun

 

Vendor: RapidFire & Rescue  -  Rapidfire&rescue@telus.net
Demonstration: Large volume water delivery and sprinkler set up.

 

Vendor: RapidFire & Rescue  -  Rapidfire&rescue@telus.net
Demonstration: Large volume delivery water monitor

 

Summary:  The demonstrations provided an opportunity for forest industry staff to observe a variety of log deck protection tools in action and make contact with protection service providers.

Acknowledgements  FERIC would like to thank the vendors for putting on excellent demonstrations despite inclement weather.  We are also grateful to Vanderwell Contractors for hosting the event.