Virtual Fire Training Sim - Items to include.

Before the development stages of our 'Virtual Fire Training Simulator' can begin, the team must take into account what will need to be included in the finished product and where these items will be most necessary. Here is a list of things we need to consider creating for our simulation.

Briefing:
Before coming in contact with a fire situation, fire fighters must become de-briefed with what they must take into account regarding the flaming building (such as fire escapes, fire door locations) and residence of who lives there.

Smoke:
Limiting fireman's vision, standard fire training simulations fill the test building area with smoke and cover the visor of a fireman's helmet in it to limit vision even more so.

Civilians:
The most important part of a fire rescue mission. Any survivors trapped inside the premises must be the top priority of fire fighters minds. The quickest and safest route in and out must be used to escort trapped residence to safety.

Staircase:
Tackling stairs whilst a fire is in the building can be a tricky situation. The addition of staircases and multiple floors is vital for our training simulation.

Furniture and Obstructions:
Navigating through buildings whilst under pressure is never easy, and in a fire situation obstructions in the environment such as tables and chairs can cost firemen valuable time. Firemen need to learn how to deal with these obstructions as quick and efficiently as possible.

Windows:
Windows are a necessity in a fire situation providing a quick emergency escape out of the building and also a good means of ventilation to dispose of smoke.


Crisis Situations:
What if a fire fighters oxygen tank malfunctions? Despite how low a chance things of this nature will happen, solutions must be taken into account for how firemen can deal with problems with their equipment the fastest and most efficient way possible.