Car Trainer
Master the complexities of modern vehicle fires with ProSafe’s high-fidelity car mockup. Designed for use with our flagship P-250 system, this heavy-duty trainer replicates engine, cabin, and wheel-well fires to provide realistic, repeatable tactical training for every crew.
29+ years | International compliance | Safety-first design | On-time, on-budget
Why Choose the ProSafe Car Trainer?
Tactical Realism & Functionality
Designed as a mid-size vehicle replica, our trainer features an operating hood, trunk, and passenger/driver doors. This allows firefighters to practice realistic forced entry, engine access, and passenger extrication while managing active live-fire scenarios.
Engineered for Longevity
Constructed of heavy-gauge steel with a high-temperature paint finish (or optional corrosion-resistant stainless steel), our trainers feature a built-in cooling system and sacrificial panels. These features protect the structural integrity of the prop, ensuring it survives thousands of high-heat cycles.
Versatile Fire Scenarios
Equipped with specialized stainless-steel burners, the car prop replicates engine fires, forward/rear passenger area fires, and wheel-well fires. Instructors can manually select these scenarios to run separately or simultaneously for a fully involved vehicle fire simulation.
Key Features & Capabilities
Pro-Safe Fire Training System Inc. builds live fire training systems shaped by real-world fireground experience. Every simulator and prop is designed to deliver realistic training conditions with the control, consistency, and safety standards instructors and crews rely on.
P-250 System Integration
Engineered to work seamlessly with the P-250 Hoseline trainer and a modified burn pan for diverse fuel-intensity options.
Portable Mobility
Equipped with heavy-duty steel casters, allowing the prop to be easily repositioned within your training grounds or moved into storage.
Strategic Burn Zones
Forward and rear passenger areas are independently controlled to simulate evolving fire spread throughout the vehicle cabin.
Environmental Durability
The high-temperature finish resists corrosion and warping, maintaining the mockup’s professional appearance and structural safety over years of use.
Instant Instructor Control
As part of the P-250 lineup, fires can be ignited, adjusted, or extinguished instantly, maximizing safety and training repetitions.
Why Propane?
Propane provides the most realistic simulation of fire. It offers lower costs through reduced maintenance and less fuel burned. Propane is also more environmentally friendly than alternative fuel sources.
benefits of propane live fire training
- Realistic fire simulation with controllable, repeatable flame behaviour
- Lower maintenance requirements with cleaner operation and reduced residue
- Reduced fuel use through efficient burns and scenario control
- Cleaner operation compared to many traditional fuel alternatives
Fuel flexibility and integration
Pro-Safe systems can also be configured to integrate with natural gas and Tek Flame, offering additional flexibility to match site requirements, training objectives, and available fuel sources.
Compliance and Safety Record
Pro-Safe Fire Training Systems Inc. designs live fire training systems to align with a wide range of stringent international compliance requirements. This commitment has positioned Pro-Safe to support training programs and facilities that serve military, airport ARFF, and civilian fire departments, where regulatory expectations and safety standards are exceptionally high.
Safety is central to every simulator, prop, and training evolution. Developed by firefighters for firefighters, Pro-Safe systems are built for controlled operation, repeatable scenarios, and responsible training environments. To date, no training-related injuries have been reported as a result of training with Pro-Safe systems.
Frequently ASked Questions
Selecting the right live fire technology is a critical decision for any department. To help you evaluate our systems, we’ve addressed the most common questions regarding compliance, safety, and customization. Find the clarity you need to choose the best solution for your team’s mission readiness.
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