Virtual reality training on display at downtown firefighters convention
Simulated emergencies on display included a kitchen fire, a propane tank leak and an aircraft fire.
The system consists of a set of VR goggles that provide a 360 degree view of simulated emergencies in real time. It also includes a fire jacket that can be heated to simulate heat radiating from a virtual fire. The hose held by a firefighter training on the system is attached to a reel that pulls backward when water is being sprayed.
All the components of the system are hooked to a computer that runs the simulation and tracks various metrics during the exercise. The computer keeps track of a firefighter’s timing and water usage, as a way to gauge how efficiently a firefighter responds to each situation.
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