VES Window
The ONLY End-to-End Evolution Prop for VES Window Training
The Forcible Entry, Inc. VES / Break & Rake Window - 2nd Story variation undergoing a full training evolution under live fire by Parker County Fire Department in Texas. Blowing out the window and sash, gaining entry, searching, and exiting, the VES / Break & Rake Window can be installed into any pre-existing structure.
VES Window with Burglar Bar
Ventilate. Enter. Search. The VES Window with Burglar Bar is a full VES Evolution for your team from start to finish when it comes to 1st Floor relevant training. The VES Window is an end-to-end solution to train a real world evolution involving all window entry scenarios from start to finish. Its size and dimensions meet all testing standards and resetting is not only quick and easy but consistent in feedback and difficulty for the trainee to execute and the trainer to certify.
VES Window - 2nd Floor
Ventilate. Enter. Search —on the 2nd Floor. The VES Window variation WITHOUT Burglar Bar is designed for a full 2nd Floor VES Evolution for your team from start to finish per what first responders would experience working on a window without burglar bars. Its size and dimensions meet all testing standards and resetting is not only quick and easy but consistent in feedback and difficulty for the trainee to execute and the trainer to certify.
NEW!!
VES Smoke Shutter Window
The VES Window that slots into pre-existing smoke shutters. Same design as the First floor VES Window. Removable quickly and easily through a bottom slot and side clamp system that securely tightens to the building structure itself. Load bearing for the full VES evolution. Allows for multi-usage of the Smoke Shutter window opening when the building is not being burned. Dimensions are customizable during quoting.
Evolutions Capable:
- Window pane / sash clearing and blowout
- Rebar Security Bar cutting
- Rebar Security Window Frame prying/removing
- Entering and exiting through window frame
Customizable to its Location:
- First Floor Training: The VES 3-in-1 Window bar allows you to add rebar to the Window Frame to act as security bars for cutting and prying the frame off. Then blowing out the window panes and sash and entering/exiting the structure via the prop.
- Second Floor Training: You have the option to order just the VES Window WITHOUT the Window Bar to train window pane and sash blowout and clearing, entering/exiting via the prop.
Prop Installation: easy to install and mount into any tower, building structure, or conex box training center. Sandwiches / Clamshells on either side of wall and bolts into itself to ensure a secure, stable fit for load bearing during entrance and exit.
Size & Dimensions:
- 32.5” H x 35” W is minimum rough opening. Flashing provided to accommodate larger dimensions.
Window Pane & Sash Blowout:
The window panes (10) are made of polycarbonate and can handle anything a Halligan or sledge can swing at them.
Shatter proof, the window panes flex to pop out and are reinstalled with minimal effort by manually popping them back in.
Pin the sash using wooden dowels. Utilize 1/2” to 5/8” to change the tension levels along with different types of wood.
Window Bar Prop - Frame Prying:
Set it with 1x2’s to pry window frame off of structure to open space further for ventilation and entrance.
The sash (cross beam) is set with 1/2” - 5/8” dowels and can be cammed with a Halligan or hit equally with it, a sledge, or axe.
Window Bar Prop - Rebar Cutting:
Mounting, rebar gauge choice, and environment of the Window Bar Prop all factor into the main goal: stressing good saw position to allow students to gain confidence in their ability to get window coverings off of any escape route.
Replicates a window bar with ability to attack from multiple angles and methods
Utilizes 1/2” - 5/8” rebar
Quick reset for repetitive training and technique
Resetting for Multi-Use Training: Unscrew tension levers, slide remaining length of rebar into cutting position, and retighten.
Also Mount it Vertically
The VES Window is typically mounted with the sash running horizontally. However, mounting it vertically is another viable option. When installing it, rotate the frame 90 degrees so the sash runs top to bottom.
The mechanics of breaking and raking the window and sash shift drastically when going through the evolution with a vertical sash vs. a horizontal sash. As you can see in the photo, depending on the throw of the ladder, the side the ladder resides in the evolution quickly becomes left handed vs. right handed or in other words, strong side vs. weak side.
Whichever you choose, it is something to consider in your training infrastructure and culture. And most importantly, it is an evolution you don’t want to experience the first time at an actual fire.
Now go breach some windows.
