This fall, the Drivewise specialized 3D training team, with support from software partner FutureShield, were in Midland, Ontario, to begin two days of incident command training in the virtual world with the Midland Fire Department. The e-Semble XVR simulator used in Midland includes multiple environments such as a residential center, harbor, campground, airport, train station, petrochemical facility and others. The simulator allows fire departments to design their own training scenarios within a 3D environment. Twelve Midland firefighters participated in the exercises. ...
It was fascinating to watch seasoned firefighters command a virtual response for the first time. The generation gap many would perceive was not evident because the real world was duplicated virtually complete with adrenalin and surprise incidents. ...
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