Training firefighters in the field is an expensive endeavor. Traditional field training exercises involve large teams of firefighters, their equipment, a dedicated training ground, and set-up and tear-down time for each field exercise. When training exercises are not performed frequently and with precision to shift tactical knowledge to long-term memory, lives are at stake on the fireground. Additionally, firefighters simply do not experience fires every day.

In this session, you will learn how TargetSolutions, a Vector Solutions brand, is transforming firefighter training by developing the industry’s first immersive, interactive virtual reality experience for firefighters. You will examine a prototype microcourse developed in collaboration with a fire house and a video production company on the concept of smoke reading, i.e., how to attack a fire based on what the smoke tells you. In the prototype, firefighters receive instruction on smoke types and then face several scenarios where they must decide how to best attack the fires presented.

In this session, you will learn:

• About the benefits and challenges of using VR for firefighting simulation
• How to implement decision-making into your VR project
• How to manage a large-scale VR project

Audience:

Designers, developers, managers, and senior leaders (directors, VP, CLO, executives, etc.).

Technology discussed in this session:

Virtual reality with 360-degree video.