This research study published in the International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health in 2019 examined how structure fire training contributes to firefighters’ and instructors’ chemical exposures.

Firefighters’ and instructors’ absorption of PAHs and benzene during training exercises How structure fire training contributes to firefighters’ and instructors’ chemical exposures.

Why more companies and agencies are seeing the potential of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies, which are transforming experiential learning.

Fire service, departments and states are discovering the benefits of virtual reality training.

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the delivery of classroom and onsite training. This post looks at data from education related COVID-19 Rapid Response Research polls, looking at the challenges of training with social distancing and how to minimise the impact. VR is a viable option for continuing training.

Research shows that VR training can be more memorable than video content. And in practical terms, it is easily repeatable, scalable, and provides isolation from distractions. What’s more, it can provide a safe alternative to real world training.

Take a look at how virtual reality is producing better training outcomes – better long-term retention, improved performance, increased efficiency and reduced costs.

This article discusses research which found that among high-consequence industries, about 45 percent consider virtual reality simulations either important or critical to achieving their business goals over the next 18 to 24 months. And that the difference between virtual reality scenarios and traditional simulations is the sense of immersion.

This article talks about the how virtual reality is enhancing training with effective and trackable results, whilst being engaging for learners.