The Virtual Reality Fire Extinguisher Training Revolution: Virtualized Fire Extinguisher Handling

22 Sep 2023 | FIRE VR, IRWINO, Virtual reality, Immersive technologies

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Digital Transformation with Fire Extinguisher Training in virtual reality :

Virtualized fire extinguishers

In France, the threat of fire is a reality faced by many companies and individuals every year.

According to the DGSCGC (Direction Générale de la Sécurité Civile et de la Gestion des Crises), in 2017, no less than 306,600 fires were reported, an increase of 7% over the previous year. Among these fires, 14,600 concerned ERP (Etablissements Recevant du Public), warehouses, and industrial, craft or agricultural premises. These alarming figures underline the crucial importance of adequate training in fire safety.

With the advent of technology, the virtual reality fire extinguisher training has become an innovative approach to fire prevention and management. But why is this method so effective, and how do virtualized extinguishers transform training?

Virtual Reality Fire Extinguisher Training: Total Immersion

Virtual reality (VR) offers immersive experience which immerses learners in simulated emergency situations. Unlike traditional methods, where trainees can be limited by pre-established scenarios and controlled environments, VR enables a multitude of situations to be simulated, from a simple fire to more complex scenarios. This total immersion enables learners to train in conditions close to reality, without the associated risks.

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Virtualized Extinguishers: A Revolution in Extinguisher Handling

One of the most innovative aspects of the virtual reality fire extinguisher training is the introduction of virtualized fire extinguishers. These tools, like those developed by IRWINO with their FIRE VR simulator, enable trainees to simulate the complete fire response process. Users can practice raising doubts, opening doors, making phone calls, activating alarms, using extinguishers, cutting off power and evacuating, all in a secure environment.

Visit handling fire extinguishers in VR transcends the traditional experience. Trainees can practice pulling pins, striking gas capsules and using the nozzle of a fire extinguisher, offering a unique comprehensive, realistic training.

Why choose a VR Fire Simulator?

In addition to total immersion and virtualized fire extinguisher handling, VR fire simulators offer many other advantages:

Greater commitment The immersive nature of VR makes training more engaging, which can improve information retention.
Flexibility : Trainers can adapt the scenarios to the specific needs of the trainees or the company.
Respect for the environment Unlike traditional methods, which may require the use of real fires, RVing is an environmentally-friendly solution.
Cost reduction Although the initial investment may be higher, in the long term, RVing can prove more economical by eliminating the need for actual materials (such as refilling practice extinguishers, or fuel for the fire pan, for example) and reducing the associated risks.

In conclusion, fire extinguisher training in virtual reality, with the introduction ofvirtualized fire extinguishersis revolutionizing the way companies and individuals prepare for emergencies. With simulators such as FIRE VRtraining not only becomes more effective, but also more engaging, offering a new way of optimum preparation to cope with fire hazards.

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Find out more about this, and about virtual reality in general, in the Guide de l'Immersive Learning, published by France Immersive Learning :

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