Firefighting Room Ventilation Fan is a critical tool for emergency responders, designed to rapidly ventilate smoke, heat, and toxic gases from burning buildings. Whether you’re managing a large commercial fire or a small confined-space emergency, having a high-performance positive pressure ventilation fan (PPV fan) makes a significant difference in rescue operations. One of the standout options on the market today is a PPV fan built with a 9-blade polymer TurboForce™ impeller and cutting-edge airflow technology.
Key Features of the Firefighting Room Ventilation Fan
1. 9-Blade Polymer Turbo Force™ Impeller
This fan uses a durable, shatter-resistant polymer 9-blade impeller to deliver maximum air volume and efficient airflow. It enhances performance under intense firefighting conditions and ensures long-lasting operation.
2. Power Stream® Air Straighteners
Featuring Power Stream® air straighteners, this ventilation fan allows greater setback distances up to 18 feet, ensuring safer positioning for firefighters while still achieving high-performance ventilation.
3. Power Shroud® Integrated Design
The unique Power Shroud® system combines essential components into a single, efficient unit. This includes the fan shroud, front fan guard, air straighteners, tilt handle, and optional mister, streamlining performance and reducing setup time.
4. ONE-Step™ Tilt Adjustment
The ONE-Step™ tilt mechanism allows users to easily adjust the fan angle from 0° to 18°, giving flexible control over airflow direction in fast-changing environments.
5. WIDE-Trac Urethane Tires
Equipped with semi-pneumatic WIDE-Trac tires, this PPV fan can roll smoothly over mud, gravel, and other rough terrain—perfect for field conditions and uneven firefighting zones.
6. Full-Width Folding Handle
Designed for easy transportation and compact storage, the full-width folding handle simplifies maneuvering, loading, and unloading during rapid deployment.
7. Welded Steel Roll Frame
Built to withstand the harshest firefighting environments, the rugged steel roll frame provides superior durability and protection for the internal components.
8. Honda GX200 5.5 Hp (4.1 kW) Motor
Powered by a reliable Honda GX200 engine, this fan delivers a run time of 1 hour 50 minutes, ensuring dependable performance when it matters most.
9. High-Volume Airflow
The fan achieves 18,705 CFM (31,799 m³/hr) PPV airflow through a single door, making it ideal for quick smoke removal in structure fires and confined spaces.
10. Compact Dimensions and Lightweight Design
- Dimensions: 21.6 x 21.7 x 19.6 in (55 x 55 x 50 cm)
- Weight: 84 lbs (38 kg)
11. Noise Levels
- 101 dB at 3 ft (1 m)
- 97 dB at 10 ft (3 m)
These noise levels reflect the fan’s powerful performance, balanced with effective communication in high-noise environments.
12. Safety and Compliance
This unit is CE-approved, ensuring it meets international standards for safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance.
Ideal Uses for a Firefighting Room Ventilation Fan
This ventilation fan is ideal for:
- Fire department ventilation operations
- Commercial and industrial structure fires
- Confined space rescue
- Hazardous material response teams
- Building evacuation support
