Innovations in protocols and technologies to improve firefighter safety Firefighters dedicate their lives to protecting our communities, and due to the nature of the job, face significant health risks with frequent and prolonged exposure to carcinogens. The firefighting c... Emergency services Firefighter training 27 Jan 2025 Blog
Raising awareness of firefighter cancer risks Everyday firefighters put their lives at risk to keep our communities safer. However, behind their bravery comes the risk of cancer caused by prolonged exposure to hazardous fumes. January is Firefigh... Emergency services Firefighter training 23 Jan 2025 Blog
Engaging the next generation of firefighters with immersive learning Many Australian fire departments report having difficulty acquiring new recruits and volunteers. According to an article by ABC News , the Country Fire Authority (CFA) in Victoria has seen a sharp dec... Firefighter training 6 Dec 2024 Blog
FLAIM wrap of FDIC 2024 We are full of excitement and energy following our attendance at FDIC 2024! FLAIM team members from around the world gathered to take new and old customers through our immersive training solutions. Fr... Emergency services Event Firefighter training 1 May 2024 Blog
Immersive learning: how fire services can adapt, implement and flourish with a Swiss Army Knife approach This article was written by Dr Jeff Godfredson AFSM for the Asia Pacific Fire Magazine and was published on March 15, 2023. It can be viewed here . Immersive learning technologies are much more than a... Firefighter training Immersive learning 12 Apr 2023
Progress from the NAFTD on Firefighter Immersive Learning Environment Study at Chicago Summit As Ken Willette, Executive Director, North American Fire Training Directors (NAFTD) writes, “the military, aviation, and medical disciplines use AR and VR for training with great success. Now comes th... Emergency services Firefighter training 15 Feb 2023
Data-driven decision making – using immersive learning to drive learning outcomes This article was written by Dr James Mullins and originally appeared in Asia Pacific Fire Magazine on January, 2023. It can be viewed here . Under the apprenticeship model of fire service learning, sk... FLAIM Trainer Firefighter training 23 Jan 2023
Is Immersive Learning In Your Future? This article was written by Ken Willette, Executive Director, North American Fire Training Directors (NAFTD) and originally appeared on the National Volunteer Fire Council website on Jan 10, 2023. It ... Fire safety Firefighter training Immersive learning 11 Jan 2023
FLAIM prepares regional Victorian communities for fire challenges This article was written by the Regional Victoria Development team and originally appeared on their website on January 10th, 2023. It can be viewed here . Dr James Mullins is a third-generation volunt... FLAIM Trainer Firefighter training 10 Jan 2023
Chirnside Park CFA volunteers swap helmets for VR This article was written by Mikayla van Loon and originally appeared in the Star Mail on 30th June, 2022. It can be viewed here . Chirnside Park CFA volunteers have swapped the helmets for virtual rea... FLAIM Trainer Firefighter training Immersive learning 1 Jul 2022
CVTC to implement new virtual reality firefighter training This article was originally published in The Chippewa Herald on November 2, 2021. Written by: Parker Reed. FLAIM’s partner, W.S. Darley Co., conducted the demonstration. A local college has another mo... FLAIM Trainer Firefighter training Immersive learning 2 Nov 2021
VR Training for the International ARFF Community Enchanting Hyderabad, India was the stage for the International Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Conference organised by the International Aviation Fire Protection Association (IAFPA) and the Indian ... ARFF Firefighter training 21 May 2020