Can you practise fire extinguishing with a VR headset?
Yes. With FireScenario XR you see your own room through the headset, with virtual fire and smoke in it. You extinguish with virtual extinguishers or with the physical XR fire extinguisher, which has the same weight, the same hose and the same squeeze valve as a real one. It does not replace live fire training, but you practise the actions as often as you like, without extinguishing agent.
Is this VR? Does it make you nauseous?
It is mixed reality. The Meta Quest 3 shows the real room through its cameras and adds the scenario to it. There is no virtual world and no virtual movement: the trainee walks through the building. The nausea that VR can cause therefore does not come into play.
Do I still need a fire tray or a gas cylinder?
No. No open fire, no extinguishing agent and no gas. Everything fits in one bag or case, so you can also train indoors: on the shop floor, in a hospital, on a ship.
Do I have to have scenarios made?
No. You build them yourself, wearing the headset, in the room where you train. Fire, smoke, smoke detectors, manual call points, a fire alarm panel, casualties and extinguishers go wherever you want them. A complete scenario stands in 2 to 3 minutes and you play it as often as you like.
What does FireScenario XR cost?
You buy a set once (headset, bag or case and, depending on the set, the XR fire extinguisher, an iPad and a router) and take out a licence per headset that includes software, updates and support. The price depends on the set, the licence term and your country. Request a quote and you will have it within two working days.
Who is it for?
Anyone who runs fire and evacuation drills: fire safety trainers, companies with their own emergency response team, fire service academies, hospitals, shipping and aviation. It works in any building and on any floor.
Do I need wifi?
Not for training. Wifi is only needed to watch live on the iPad; the Complete Set includes a portable router for that.
How do I start?
With a half-hour online introduction via Teams, in English: we build and play a scenario and discuss how it fits your practice. After that you can order or request a quote. In Canada and the United States, XpertVR in Toronto, an authorized reseller, will help you further.