With enough force, a buzzer on the simulator will
sound to indicate the firefighter has broken down
a door. It is one of the exercises at the Mutual Aid
Box Alarm System (MABAS) center in Homewood.
(Photos by Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
Start with a 50-pound weight simulating a firefighter’s coat, pants, boots, gloves, airpack, mask and tools and an additional 25-pound airpack for high…
