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Firefighter
Training Support
The OPCON Edge
OPCON Blast Simulators are classified as NON-Pyrotechnic and can be used on any training range or parking lot. Combine blast simulators with commercially available Smoke Effects to create safe and realistic fire scenarios.

Heightened Realism,
Increased Safety.
OPCON's Non-Pyrotechnic Blast Simulators can replicate any explosion with a minimal safe-operating distance while wearing proper PPE.

Sets & Reps
Increase training exposure with fast reset times.
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OPCON training aids are perfect for training facilities with high student through-put.

Training as a Service
OPCON's Mobile Training Teams can come to your location to support any training needs.

Use in NO-BURN environments.
OPCON products are safe to use in no-burn building and environments allowing you to maximize more of your training space.
Vehicle Fire & Engine Explosion
OPCON’s line of explosive blast simulators can safely replicate any explosion firefighters may encounter. Some of the most common having to deal with vehicle explosions:​
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Combustable Engine Fire
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Bumper Strut Explosion
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Magnesium Steering Column Explosion
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Airbag Deployment


Thermal Runaway
As Electric Vehicles (EV) gain popularity, firefighters more frequently face the risks associated with Thermal Runaway.
Our EXS-60-FD is a low-profile, self-contained blast simulator designed to slide under the engine bay of a training vehicle to safely replicate combustable engine and Lithium-Ion Battery Explosions. Its design features enable it to be safely implemented near live burn exercises.
Backdraft
OPCON can safely replicate any backdraft scenario to include:
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Commercial/Residential Incidents
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Commercial Box Trucks/Containers Transport Vehicles
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Shipping Containers (e.g. Shipping Ports, Trains, etc)


BLEVE
OPCON Simulators are designed to replicate any type of explosion to include Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE).
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OPCON can utilize both flash powder effects and fuel pots to achieve any desired BLEVE effect to include:
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Warehouse - Unknown Contents
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Residential Propane/Commercial Natural Gas
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Commercial Vehicle/Compressed Gas Transport
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Commercial Property - Compressed Gas