Fire Safety Training Comparison Guide


Immersive training vs presentations


Compare immersive fire extinguisher training with traditional presentations to find the right fit for your fire safety program.

Whilst static presentations offer a basic introduction to fire safety, immersive fire extinguisher training delivers a more realistic, engaging, and effective experience. This guide breaks down the key differences to help you choose a training method that enhances compliance, improves knowledge retention, and builds real-world confidence.

Workplace Safety – Fire Static Presentations
Compliance Readiness Real-time tracking and reporting for compliance with WHS standards and ease of auditing Minimal traceability, often a manual process
Cost Scalable and reduces long-term training costs, (VR becomes 52% more cost-effective at scale) Lower upfront cost
Logistics Portable, self-contained system for flexible delivery with minimal logistics Flexible training with minimal logistics
Environmental A sustainable solution with no emissions, no waste, no water or gas usage A sustainable solution with no emissions, no waste, no water or gas usage
Safety Minimal risk, no exposure to flames, chemicals, or fumes No physical risk but also no hands-on experience
Scalability Easy to roll out across teams and sites but requires trainer Requires trainer / fire safety professional
Engagement VR learners are 4× more focused than e-learning peers Passive viewing only
Realism 360° fully immersive high-fidelity VR replicating real-world fire emergencies Static presentations lack realism with no realistic hands-on fire safety training
Skills Acquisition Hands-on fire extinguisher training, (275% more confident to apply skills learned in VR) No skill-based learning
Confidence to Apply Skills 94% of learners report increased confidence post-VR training (Gitnux) Theoretical only
Feedback and Assessment Real-time performance tracking with Capture Limited or no individual feedback
Knowledge Retention VR leads to up to 75% retention vs. 5–10% for lectures Less effective


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