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Virtual and Live Simulation-Based Training for Incident Commanders
Cecilia Hammar Wijkmark
author
Ilona Heldal
author
2020
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA (USA)
English
Computer and virtual simulation-based training (CST) offer several benefits for emergency response and management preparedness. However, organizations responsible for training are often hesitant to use CST, based on cost and perceived lack of benefit when compared to live simulation training (LST). This paper investigates how CST can complement LST, and how it contributes to achieving the necessary learning objectives for level one fire and rescue service incident commanders (ICs). Data and examples come from an experimental study with students from different fire and rescue services trained in the role of the IC in LST and CST, in a similar scenario. Results show the cost and benefits of the CST implementation based on evaluations from learners, instructors and responsible managers. Participants had a positive attitude towards using virtual simulations, but the results also point to barriers regarding the suitable design of learning scenarios and implementation.
Virtual Simulation
Simulation
Serious Games
Training
Live Training
Cost and Benefit
Use
Usability
Incident Command
Cecilia.hammar.wijkmark@hvl.no
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ISCRAM 2020 Conference Proceedings – 17th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management
Iscram 2020
Amanda Hughes
editor
Fiona McNeill
editor
Christopher W. Zobel
editor
17th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management
2020
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA (USA)
conference publication
1154
1162
2411-3491
978-1-949373-27-105
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