Request Props and Equipment

A request form must be filled out for each training event.

MFSI reserves the right to limit the length of time that training props/equipment are delivered to a two week maximum period.

"*" indicates required fields

Name*

First Last

Fire Department Requesting*

Rank and Title*

Email*

Primary Phone*

Secondary Phone

Address equipment will be used*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

County*

Requested Date (from)*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

MFSI reserves the right to limit the length of time props/equipment are confirmed to two weeks.

Requested Date (to)*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

NOTE: This is NOT a guarantee of your reservation, you will be contacted with confirmation.

Start Date of Training*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Start Time

Hours

Minutes

AM/PM

End Date of Training*

MM slash DD slash YYYY

End Time

Hours

Minutes

AM/PM

Estimated number of people to be trained*

A request form must be filled out for each training event.

Equipment Requested

Air Cascade Trailer

Cutters Edge Saws & Rotary Saws

EVDT/EVOC Trailer

Forcible Entry Training Trailer

Miscellaneous

Pump Cutaway Training Trailer (Requires an Approved Instructor) *This is NOT the Pump Simulations Trailer.

Rescue Manikins (Specify in Comments: Quantity/Size: 24lb, 44lb, 154lb)

SCBA Air Management (Requires an Approved Instructor)

Smoke Machines

Tool Cache Bins

Wood Frame Construction Prop

Available April - November (Water Usage Props)

Note: Requests for these props can be submitted in off-months. The date requested must fall between the months of April and November; however, MFSI reserves the right to adjust the availability of these props based on weather and maintenance schedules.

Equipment Requested

Fire Extinguisher Training (Tutor) *Propane Gas* System (Requires an Approved Prop Operator)

Fire Extinguisher Training (Bullex) *Propane Gas* System (Requires an Approved Prop Operator)

MAST Mobile Alarm Sprinkler Trailer (OUT OF SERVICE until April 2026)

Pump Simulator Support Trailer (Requires an Approved Prop Operator)

Sedan Car Fire *Propane Gas* Prop (Requires an Approved Prop Operator)

SUV Car Fire *Propane Gas* Prop (Requires an Approved Prop Operator)

System 64 (Propane Gas) Trailer

Comments/Notes about specific quantity or equipment/props for your order:

Note: If requesting dollhouses, these can only be requested for Basic Fire School and Fire Fighter I & II programs [ 10/1/2025]. Make-Your-Own Plans are located on the Prop Information page.

Please review and check the boxes, acknowledging that you have read and accept the following statements.

If you have any questions prior to submitting your request please contact MFSI directly.

Equipment Use & Damage Terms

It is the mission of Maine Fire Service Institute (MFSI), along with Southern Maine Community College, to support municipalities and their fire departments with the tools and resources necessary to aid in continued development of their fire fighters. MFSI maintains a vast variety of assets ranging from individual pieces of equipment, larger props and entire trailers that support these fire training events. To ensure the continuation of this mission, it is necessary to ensure proper upkeep and maintenance of all materials and equipment. MFSI looks for the assistance of all departments to maintain proper use, maintenance, cleaning and storage of our assets that are provided. Please review and check the boxes, acknowledging that you have read and accept the following statements.

The Lead Instructor has been properly trained and shall be present during set-up, operations, and take down on the requested assets:*

This includes, but is not limited to, attending appropriate train-the-trainer sessions, and reading and understanding any manuals or operational documents relating to the asset on loan. This also includes proper use of the asset as it is originally designed for while using current best practices.

Yes, it's been verified.

The requestor, chief, and municipality are responsible for the asset being loaned out by MFSI.*

It is ultimately the chief of the department that is responsible for proper use, storage and returning of the asset(s) on loan during its entire duration of use. This includes proper returning of all equipment as well as documenting any damages that have occurred during the training period. A fire chief or their designee has the authority to request asset(s) to support their training objective(s). It is the chief’s responsibility to understand what asset(s) are being requested to meet such objectives.

Yes, I agree.

For all gas-fueled exterior training props, the requestor, chief, and municipality shall be responsible for training in accordance with NFPA 1403 Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, current edition.*

Yes, I agree.

You have verified that your insurance policy will cover any damages to the assets being loaned including individual pieces of equipment, trailer, and trailer contents.*

Yes, it's been verified.

Misuse, negligent abuse, or extensive damage shall result in a fee:*

The requesting agency understands that misuse of the asset that results in damages or lost equipment may forfeit future use and shall be subject to fees for the replacement cost or cost of repairs.

Yes, I agree.

I verify that the asset(s) being requested is/are for the direct use of a municipal Fire Department and is not a for-profit or not-for-profit fire training company.*

For-Profit and Not-for-Profit fire training companies shall not request state owned fire training assets. If a chief requests equipment, props or training trailers that will be used by private companies, they will assume any liability for damages that may occur and such use shall be disclosed prior to requesting.

Yes, I agree.

Maine Fire Service Institute
Department of Southern Maine Community College

Available April - November (Water Usage Props)

Please review and check the boxes, acknowledging that you have read and accept the following statements.

Equipment Use & Damage Terms

Training Props & Equipment