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.

⚠️ 5/4/2026: MFSI officially wrapped up our first month of propane prop usage for 2026. We have identified heat damage on several props: SUV Prop / Tutor Prop / System 64

A critical reminder for all operators and lead instructors:
• Props must be operated with continuous and adequate water application at all times.
• Do NOT run any prop for more than 10 seconds without water.
• After shutdown, additional cooling must be performed to protect the prop and its components.
• At the end of each evolution, the operator or lead instructor is responsible for confirming sufficient water has been applied to maintain safe temperatures and protect the equipment.

These props are vital to trainings across the state. Thank you for your continued attention and commitment to keeping our equipment and each other safe.

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NOTE: This is NOT a guarantee of your reservation, you will be contacted with confirmation.
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A request form must be filled out for each training event.
Equipment Requested

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

Out of Service Props

The following props cannot be requested until further notice. Sedan Car Fire *Propane Gas* Prop & Live Fire Mobile Trailer (LFMT)
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:*
The requestor, chief, and municipality are responsible for the asset being loaned out by MFSI.*
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.*
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.*
Misuse, negligent abuse, or extensive damage shall result in a fee:*
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.*