
Fire departments have used our binary flashbangs
with much success as "distractionary devices. The most
common model is the M-250 Blast Simulator. These units are "two
component" which means those two powders are mixed and added
to the casing which has a fuse already inserted in it. "Burn
to Learn" are becoming a very popular method of Cadet training
(when a condemned house is allowed to be burnt by the local department
for training purposes) The house is cleared of gas lines, aerosol
cans, gas cans, and other flammable/explosive dangers. The first
time, however, a firefighter enters a burning house/garage, they
may encounter a large number of explosions. This can be a traumatic
and disorienting experience for the inexperienced firefighter.
Without the training and knowledge of how to react to explosions,
it puts the firefighter/others at possible risk. The M-250 Blast
Simulator is placed in strategic locations which will be exposed
to fire. It offers a loud report and flash without the danger
of shrapnel. These distractionary devices are indescribably important
to basic education, and since they are binary, they are not subject
to Federal storage requirements as are other explosives.