Firefighting Simulation

SP Report on Bus Fire Safety

Mon, 07 May 2012 22:34:00 GMT

Between 1999 and 2004 an average of 49 bus and coach fires were reported each year in Norway, and 122 per year in Sweden. However, it can be assumed that the actual number of fires is considerably higher than this, as a large number of fires are not reported.

Medtronic Foundation Launches Online Simulation

Tue, 01 May 2012 23:25:00 GMT

The Medtronic Foundation's HeartRescue Project has produced an interactive, online experience, the "Save-a-Life Simulator," to promote proper and timely bystander response to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).

VSTEP Delivers Crane Simulator for Emo

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:26:00 GMT

For EMO, a transshipment terminal for coal and iron ore in Western Europe, VSTEP created a crane simulator for preparation and training of their future and current EMO dry bulk crane operators, increasing their effectiveness and precision.

Philadelphia Warehouse Fire Drives Home the Value of Real-life Training

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:22:00 GMT

Even the most complete training cannot protect first responders unilaterally from the tremendous risks they face every day. This tragic fact was driven home last week when Philadelphia had to come to grips with the death of two firefighters.

World's First Free Mobile App for Making Fire Training Simulations to be Unveiled at FDIC 2012

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 17:44:00 GMT

CommandSim will debut the world's first mobile app and desktop companion application for creating and sharing training simulations at booth #13038 at FDIC 2012 in Indianapolis.

Maximizing Simulation Driver Training

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:45:00 GMT

Simulation driver training is not meant to replace the cognitive or the psychomotor aspects of a driving program.

Free Training Event on the Dangers of Fire Smoke

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:08:00 GMT

Know Your Smoke: The Dangers of Fire Smoke, a free training event for firefighters and others exposed to fire smoke, will be held in Los Angeles, California on January 27 and 28, 2012.

ETC Sim launches ADMS Airbase at I ITSEC

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:07:00 GMT

Environmental Tectonics Corporation's Simulation Division recently unveiled ADMS-Airbase at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) in Orlando, FL this past week.

Fire Engineering Simulation: Row Home Kitchen Fire (or Meth Lab)

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:50:00 GMT

This firefighting simulation scenario depicts a kitchen fire in an ordinary brick and joist constructed building with a one-story wood frame extension in the rear.

Fire Engineering Simulation: Bus Accident Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:20:50 GMT

This firefighter-EMT training simulation depicts an overturned school bus on the Northbound lane of Interstate-95 in the late afternoon. Responders arrive at the rear of the bus (on the Northbound side), but can navigate through and around the bus, as well as onto the Southbound side.

CommandSim wins prestigious Adobe award

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:15:30 GMT

CommandSim, producers of simulation technology for virtual emergency responder training that yields real results, is proud to announce it was selected recently as the winner of the prestigious Adobe MAX award in the ‘Public Sector’ category.

Fire Engineering Residential Fire Simulation: High-Rise Dormitory Fire

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:03:00 GMT

This free online simulation allows you to pressurize a stairwell using positive pressure and practice using an elevator to review your high-rise procedures.

Hazmat simulation: Automobile vs. Tank Car

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:02:00 GMT

It is a cold Fall morning. Dispatch receives a call from a bystander that an automobile has collided with a tank car...

December Simulation: Fast Food Restaurant Fire

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:12:00 GMT

It is a cool, clear, fall day with no wind. Around 3 p.m., bystanders notice smoke and fire coming from the roof of the Fire Pit, a local fast-food restaurant. The employees don't even know that the building is on fire...

November Simulation: Row house fire

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:11:00 GMT

Just after 10 a.m. on a hot Sunday, 911 dispatch has received a call reporting smoke coming from the third floor windows of a row house that neighbors thought was vacant. Use this free Web training tool to practice training in a safe environment.

October simulation: Garage fire

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 15:10:00 GMT

911 dispatch has received a call reporting smoke coming from the garage of a neighbor's house. How do you respond? You can use this free Web simulation, today, to train your firefighters and officers.

Garage fire simulation demo

Sun, 30 Sep 2007 19:09:00 GMT

Simulation creator Frank Montagna narrates a video that shows ways to use the CommandSim/Incident Tactics garage fire simulation.

Fire Engineering Simulations: It's Your Call

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 09:06:00 GMT

The use of simulations has been a firefighter training tool for generations. Test your fireground command abilities with our first-ever Fire Engineering simulation.

Fire Engineering Simulation reactions

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 17:04:00 GMT

Read what some of the experts are saying about Fire Engineering's online training simulation.