Episode 264: Challenges and Fire Safety Risks Faced by Tunnels with Craig Hiscock

Episode • Mar 7 • 10m

What are the unique challenges that tunnels face in terms of fire safety and ventilation?

Hello Smart Firefighting Community!

Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!

In this episode:

The impact of training videos as effective tools for educating firefighters
How 3D BIM models and real photographs can create immersive training experiences
Strategies for future-proofing infrastructure to adapt to long-term changes

Hear from Craig Hiscock - the Technical Director of Global Fire Safety at Tactix-Sener Group.

Craig dives into the potential of training videos for firefighters with insights drawn from the creation of a training video for the New Zealand Fire Service. The discussion highlights how combining 3D BIM models with real photographs can transform traditional training into a more immersive experience.

The conversation also explores the unique challenges of fire safety in tunnels, where limited ventilation and airflows influenced by vehicles or trains present complex risks. The episode further examines the importance of future-proofing infrastructure by considering long-term changes like population growth and evolving vehicle types. Emphasis is placed on preserving valuable knowledge for future generations through efforts like those of the Institute of Fire Engineers.

So take a listen to hear what he has to share!

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