Comparison of fire training solutions: Which one to choose?

You often wonder which fire training solution choose between firebox, the virtual simulator or the fire truck… ?

After this comparison of training solutions We'll show you which tool is best suited to your needs.

Overview of fire training solutions

Each of these solutions has its own benefits and can be chosen according to the company's specific needs, budget, available space and desired level of training realism.

What is the firebox?

The fire pan is a traditional method, using a controlled live fire for training.

Providing hands-on experience:

• • Use of a real fire controlled
  • Handling direct extinguishers
  • Possibility to simulate different types of fires (gas, deep fryer, etc.)

This method offers a realistic experience, but requires a secure outdoor area, favorable weather conditions and is very limited in terms of verifying overall knowledge (complete fire process).

What is a fire truck?

The fire truck, also known as a mobile unit, is a practical and realistic training solution.
This is a specially equipped vehicle for fire training.

This type of training allows :

• • Exercises on real lights in a secure environment
  • Visit handling fire extinguishers on different types of fires (deep fryer, electric, etc.)
  • From evacuation simulations in the smoke
  • A theoretical and practical training in the same space

The truck can usually accommodate up to 10 people per session, with training sessions lasting from 1 hour to 3h30.

What are laser extinguishers?

This modern solution uses laser-equipped extinguishers and screens simulating fires a bit like a video game, but with a real educational purpose.

It offers :

• • Installation quick and easy
  • Indoor training facilities without risk
  • A simulation without the drawbacks real fire

It's a safe, clean way to train, ideal for indoor spaces where you can't build a real fire.

What is fire risk e-learning?

L'e-learning is a online training to acquire theoretical knowledge of fire safety.

It enables :

• • Theoretical learning remote
  • Evaluations by MCQS
  • Can be combined with a practical part (mix-learning)

It's flexible because everyone can follow the course at their own pace, but it lacks practical experience. That's why it's often combined with other methods.

What is a virtual reality fire simulator?

This solution uses virtual reality to immerse participants in fire scenarios in a totally virtual environment.

• • An experience realistic and secure
  • Handling connected extinguishers
  • The simulation of various environments and scenarios of fire outbreak
  • No need for a large space

It's a highly immersive and engaging experience, which can take place in any interior space.
FIRE VR is a perfect example of what virtual reality can achieve for fire training.

What is an augmented reality fire simulator?

Visit augmented reality combine real environment and virtual elements to create ultra-realistic fire scenarios directly on participants' workstations.

• • Superimposing virtual elements (fire, smoke) to the real environment
  • Can be used in premises of the company
  • Interaction with real objects (extinguishers) in a virtual scenario

It's a good compromise between realism and safety, allowing training to be contextualized in the real working environment.

FIRE AR a brand-new solution that makes perfect use of augmented reality to simulate fire starts in the learners' real-life environment.

How do you choose the right fire training solution?

To choose the right fire training in 2024, several key factors need to be taken into account:

• • Visit specific needs of your company
  • Visit budget available
  • L'space at your disposal
  • The level of realism desired
  • Visit constraints environmental
  • L'commitment learners

The technologies virtual and augmented realitysuch as FIRE VR and FIRE AR d'IRWINOmeet these criteria by offering an immersive, safe and adapted training experience.

These innovative solutions make it possible not only to comply with legal obligationsThey also significantly improve learner engagement and retention. They offer a modern alternative and efficient traditional methodswhile adapting to the specific constraints of each company.

FIRE VR: fire training in virtual reality

This fire simulator at virtual reality with virtualized fire extinguishersoffers a unique immersive experience, allowing trainees to practice ultra-realistic fire scenarios in a virtual environment.

• 3 working environments (Commercial, Industrial and U&J ERP)
• The potential creation of more than 50 scenarios of fire starts.
• Sessions on 3 to 6 minutes by trainees to check knowledge acquired.
• A simulation of immersive fire start

FIRE VR enables companies to train their staff in fire-fighting processes, safely and with striking realism.

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FIRE AR: fire training in augmented reality

Fire training tailored to your professional reality. Visit merging the real working environment with virtual elements (fire, smoke, safety equipment), this simulator at augmented reality offers a unique, highly contextualized training experience.

• The virtual installation of FIRE STARTS and safety equipment in the learner's real-life environment
• The creation of original exercises in less than 3 minutes
• A simulator that works indoors and outdoor over several hundred m2
• A system lightweight and affordable

With FIRE ARtransform your workspace into a training ground for optimum preparation in the face of fire hazards.

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