Episode 203: Harnessing Virtual Reality for a New Era in Firefighter Training with Rick Huffman
What provides realistic experiences and allows for practicing in high-risk scenarios?
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!
Thanks for joining us for our 4 part TSI Mini Series! The Technology Summit International (TSI), held in Texas from December 5-7, 2023, focused on the practical implementation of technology in fire services. Its aim was to bring together the brightest minds in the fire service to explore technologies that made a real difference in firefighter safety and decision making.
It wasn't just about new tools; it was about effectively integrating them into the everyday realities of firefighting. The summit delved into the root cause of fire service challenges while exploring new ideas and pushing the boundaries of what was possible in firefighting.
In this episode:
- How can creating and using data effectively be easy, timely, and valuable for firefighters?
- In what ways does implementing new data and technology solutions improve efficiency, decision-making, and safety in the fire service?
- What potential does virtual reality and immersive learning have in fire service training?
Hear from Rick Huffman - the Division Chief of Clackamas Fire District.
Rick talks about the importance of data and technology in the fire service, highlighting the evolution of data collection. He also emphasizes the challenges of creating and using data effectively, including the need for simplicity and value proposition.
Rick shares success stories of implementing new data and technology solutions in the fire service, and also explores the role of VR and immersive learning in fire service training - particularly for high-risk scenarios.
So click play now to find out what he has to share! And thanks a ton for tuning in to our TSI Mini Series!
Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources!
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