Competence Center
The Södra Älvsborg Fire and Rescue Service is the leading supplier of training for both cutting & extinguishing technology and positive pressure ventilation (PPV) systems in Sweden. We offer a complete range of courses targeted at users at all levels.

Based on our expertise in firefighting and our close cooperation with the Swedish Rescue Services Agency, Cold Cut System and the Swedish National Testing and Research Institute, we have established an international competence center for training and development of cutting & extinguishing
and PPV technology in Borås, located in the south west of Sweden.

Our experienced instructors give you the best available opportunity to learn how to use and implement cutting & extinguishing and PPV technology in your organization. We take pride in adjusting each course to your specific needs and fleet.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information or if you are interested in a tailor-made course.

Research and Development
The Södra Älvsborg Fire and Rescue Service has a long tradition of developing firefighting methods. We started working with positive pressure ventilation close to ten years ago.

In 1998-1999, we initiated a joint research project with the Swedish National Testing and Research Institute on PPV. We were given the assignment by the Swedish Rescue Services Agency and the Swedish Council for Work Life Research.

Our results showed that the work environment for firefighters can be improved significantly. Additionally, we found that PPV is an efficient tool in firefighting and rescue work.

Currently, we are doing extensive research with the Swedish National Testing and Research Institute on combining cutting & extinguishing technology with PPV.

	Target Groups: Fire service leaders, crew command & fire fighters Number of Participants: maximum 20 Duration: 1 day Course Description: Lecture - progress of fire - Positive pressure ventilation (PPV) - cutting extinguisher - droplet size - general extinguishing effect - cooling effect of high pressure vapor - diffusion to adjoining rooms - influence on people in the room, at a direct hit and the heating effect of vapor respectively - penetration of different material - extinguishing effect on flameless combustion, reignition time, effects of foam addition - limitations. Safety - Workshop - Cutting through steel, concrete, wood etc - hole making - demo: extinguishing burning tank - demo: extinguishing burning room - demo: combined firefighting using a cutting extinguisher, positive pressure ventilation and a group of firefighters. Previous Knowledge: Conventional firefighting technology. Course Location: Guttasjön training center. Training can also take place at a location of your choice. However, we may then need to limit the workshop.

Our courses are continuously updated due to progress in technology and methodology. Please contact us for the latest, updated course description.

Technical information:

Mr Krister Palmkvist	+46 33-17 29 98	+46 703-29 29 98
Mr Ronny Fallberg	+46 33-17 29 83

Södra Älvsborgs Räddningstjänstförbund
Olovsholmsgatan 12 - SE-506 34 Borås, Sweden
www.serf.se