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Virtual Reality
XpertVR
XpertVR’s simulator lets firefighters work together in virtual reality, making it easier for departments to train as a unit for scenarios that they might face on the fireground.
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality: Train Anywhere, Anytime
Virtual reality is one of the ways in the fire service to create a safer and more efficient route to training. It gives firefighters and company officers the ability to train ...
Aug. 18, 2026
Ryan Baker/Firehouse
The Fire Service Scoop: OPN Architects Award-Winning Station, NFPA Awards Gala
Technology
The Fire Service Scoop: OPN Architects Award-Winning Station, NFPA Awards Gala
June 26, 2026
Tactik 360
Tactik 360 Launches VR Training FireKitchen360 for Public Safety Education
Virtual Reality
Tactik 360 Launches VR Training FireKitchen360 for Public Safety Education
June 26, 2026
Peter Matthews/Firehouse
Firefighters take part in incident command training using both iPads and paper to learn how technology can assist. Improvements with virtual, augmented, and mixed-reality systems, combined with digital twins, are a convergence of technologies that offer the ability for firefighters to train.
Technology
Next-Generation Fire Service Tech Lessons from 2025
Jan. 2, 2026
Photo courtesy of the Seminole County, FL, Fire Department
Seminole County, FL, Fire Department’s Mobile Simulation Lab provides a mechanism to increase EMS training by 32 percent compared with classroom-only instruction.
EMS
Mobile Simulation Labs: Making EMS Training More Engaging and Accessible
July 12, 2025
Image courtesy of Pleiadian Systems Inc.
Immersing students in a simulation that imitates a real-life environment allows them to use visual cues to make fireground decisions and communicate orders.
Virtual Reality
Virtual Reality Training for the Fire Service
Jan. 28, 2025
Photo by Scott Carnahan
Development of a digital business card and a QR code has benefited the department in its recruiting efforts. Those who are interested in joining the department experience a much more expedited application experience compared with what’s required from the online system.
Technology
Milwaukee Fire Department 150th Anniversary: Technology & Re-Growth
Jan. 21, 2025
Qwake Technologies
C-Thru, from Qwake Technologies, uses augmented reality to improve navigation, communication, and coordination in environments faced by firefighters.
Technology
5 in 2025: Fire Service Technology Trends
Jan. 3, 2025
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