In prior years, the HFD conducted live fire training and exercises on structures scheduled for demolition.  Such structures may have been in residential areas slated for redevelopment.  Presently, these opportunities are virtually nonexistent due to environmental and safety considerations.  Therefore, newly-hired fire fighters have little chance to experience actual fire conditions in a controlled setting.  Experienced fire fighters also need similar training to maintain their skills or practice new fire fighting techniques.  

Honolulu fire fighters who need live fire training have an opportunity to practice their skills with this simulator.  Conditions inside the trainer simulate those of an actual structure for fire fighters while providing enhanced safety features.  Since the fire can be rapidly extinguished or reignited with the touch of a button, several fire fighters receive the live fire training.