Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service hosted a Virtual Reality (VR) workshop series at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service HQ. Staff from around the service took part in the demonstrations, to explore the potential for using the technology in training.
VR applications
The final session of the day was attended by other fire and rescue services from around the country including Tyne and Wear, South Yorkshire, and Shropshire, as well as members of the National Fire Chiefs Council.
The training applications of VR include fires in tall buildings, road safety, and many more. As well as using headsets, participants tried out The Hazard Express - a custom-built van containing six automated bucket seats that can be used for prevention training, among other uses.
VR training
CFO Support Officer - Adrian Bairstow said, “The enthusiasm and energy from Paul Speight, Watch Manager at Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, and his colleagues were fantastic and the reactions from those participating were great."
Adrian Bairstow adds, "This was a demonstration of VR training, for us to consider if and how it can be used in the future.”