A lot of people coming into the fire service are learning in a totally new environment, and that's where VR can thrive.
Virtual Reality gives someone the chance to live through a scenario themselves while still going through it as a crew.
They're performing the tasks, talking
New tech like virtual reality in the fire service always gets some skepticism, and Captain J. Harris leaned right into it.
At San Diego Fire-Rescue, his team kept the pilot small and focused, brought instructors in on how the training was built, and set it up so nobody felt judg
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From scrappy university experiments to working with hundreds of fire departments across North America.
VR has become a "no-brainer" for firefighter and emergency training.
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Today’s firefighters train for life-threatening scenarios like building collapses and rescues using Quest headsets. They simulate the pressure and realism minus the real danger, thanks to mixed reality.
Source: @OshawaFire
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I'm honoured to share that I’ve been appointed as a Principal Member to four @NFPA Technical Committees, where I’ll be contributing data and insight directly from the research and validation work we conduct at @CESAT_Official.
As a non-profit research organization, CESAT operates its own independent facilities where we conduct destructive testing, gas detection, and emergency response evaluations focused on clean energy technologies. This gives us the ability to bring non-biased, real-world data into national code development.
My appointments include:
NFPA 461 – Spaceports (SPA-AAA): I’ll be contributing our findings on high-energy system behaviour and emergency modeling to help shape fire protection and life safety strategies for launch facilities—an area where clean energy and aerospace risks intersect.
NFPA 1033 – Fire Investigator Professional Qualifications (PQU-FIV): I’ll be applying data from actual lithium-ion and hydrogen incidents we’ve tested to help ensure fire investigators are prepared for the modern hazards they’re now encountering.
NFPA 790/791 – Electrical Equipment Evaluation (EEE-AAA): Our hands-on experience evaluating advanced and unlisted clean energy systems will support more informed, safety-focused evaluation protocols for the next generation of electrical infrastructure.
NFPA 88A – Garages and Parking Structures (GAR-AAA): I’ll be bringing field data and suppression testing results from EV-related fire events in enclosed spaces—particularly addressing thermal runaway, gas buildup, and system failure risks in modern parking structures.
I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this work and collaborate with professionals across disciplines who are committed to evolving our safety standards to meet today’s challenges.
#NFPA #CleanEnergy #PublicSafety #EmergencyResponse #EVSafety #FireInvestigation #Spaceports #CESAT #FireProtection #BatterySafety – at Ontario, Canada
Most firefighter training has no data trail.
- No proof of coverage.
- No way to give specific feedback.
- No defense when insurance asks for training records.
Here's what happens when a search is done without structure ⬇️
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Disaster response is no longer just about people on the ground—it’s also about AI systems in the cloud. f-st.co/5z5e4bP
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#DYK many fire-adapted tree species depend on #rxfire to clear the way for ☀️, nutrients, & healthy growth. 🔥 plays an important role in keeping forests vibrant & resilient - bc when we care for the land, we care for the 🌲
#LoveATreeDay
#goodfire
📸 USFWS
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You plan to clean inside the #cottage this long weekend—but what about up top?
Dry leaves and debris in your gutters and roof can fuel a fire. Clear them out to stay fire-safe and avoid water damage.
One simple chore. Big protection.
#CottageCore #VictoriaDay #LongWeekend
You pull up to a fire. Time is ticking.
What do you do first?
We give firefighters reps in this exact moment — so the first time they face a new scenario, they’ve already seen it.
Training first responders using VR isn’t sci-fi — it’s real, and it is saving lives.
From fire halls to auto plants, we’re redefining readiness through immersive simulation.
Let’s build a safer, smarter future — together. 👇
75% retention rate for VR training in schools, compared to lectures (5%), reading (10%), and audio-visual learning (20%) (National Education Association)
Georgian College was awarded the gold award at the 2023 World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnic Awards of Excellence!
This week, let's dive into:
✅ #Indigenous Language preservation
✅ Virtual Command Centres
✅ #VR Cloths
✅ The Eduverse Enigma
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Episode 6 of the Eduverse Enigma podcast is out now!🎙
XpertVR's head of sales, David Stark, and marketing manager, Marvin Del Mundo, join us for a conversation about AI tools, #AI in #education, and where #technology is headed in the future!
Link in bio for the full #podcast
2022 was a pivotal year for virtual reality. The advancements in technology combined with growing consumer interest in immersive experiences set the stage for VR in 2023 and beyond.
Click the link below to read all about it! xpertvr.ca/how-2022-paved-th…
#vr #technology #blog
The 6th episode of The Eduverse Enigma podcast is almost here! 🎙️
Tune in this Wednesday, April 26th, to catch this thrilling conversation with XpertVR's very own, David Stark and Marvin Del Mundo. You won't want to miss this episode 🎧
#podcast #education #technology #ai

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