| Record |
| Author |
Cecilia Hammar Wijkmark; Ilona Heldal; Maria-Monika Metallinou |
| Title |
Experiencing Immersive VR Simulation for Firefighter Skills Training |
Type |
Conference Article |
| Year |
2021 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2021 Conference Proceedings – 18th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2021 |
| Volume |
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Issue |
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Pages |
913-921 |
| Keywords |
Virtual reality, training, firefighter, skills, user experiences |
| Abstract |
Virtual Reality (VR) technology has gained interest for training in many domains, including firefighter education and training. However, there is hesitation in accepting immersive VR technology, especially for skills training. This paper examines the results from a field study investigating how first-time users experience immersive VR comparing with hot fire live simulation (HF-LS) training, a training involving several human senses. This study included nineteen firefighter students, eight instructors, and seven experienced firefighters using a VR technology simulating fire, smoke, heat, and via haptic feedback hose and pressure experiences. Data investigating user experiences were collected through questionnaires and observations. The results show that experienced firefighters valued the training using this VR technology higher than students. Further findings illustrate a difference between different user groups regarding expectations on the realism of simulated representations. For example, the visual realism of the smoke and the fire was more appreciated by experienced firefighters than students and instructors. |
| Address |
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences; Western Norway University of Applied Sciences; Western Norway University of Applied Sciences |
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Thesis |
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Publisher  |
Virginia Tech |
Place of Publication |
Blacksburg, VA (USA) |
Editor |
Anouck Adrot; Rob Grace; Kathleen Moore; Christopher W. Zobel |
| Language |
English |
Summary Language |
English |
Original Title |
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Series Title |
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Abbreviated Series Title |
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Series Issue |
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Edition |
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| ISSN |
978-1-949373-61-5 |
ISBN |
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Medium |
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| Track |
Technologies for First Responders |
Expedition |
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Conference |
18th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
| Notes |
cecilia.hammar.wijkmark@hvl.no |
Approved |
no |
| Call Number |
ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
Serial |
2383 |
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