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Cecilia Hammar Wijkmark; Ilona Heldal |
| Title |
Virtual and Live Simulation-Based Training for Incident Commanders |
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Conference Article |
| Year |
2020 |
Publication |
ISCRAM 2020 Conference Proceedings – 17th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2020 |
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1154-1162 |
| Keywords |
Virtual Simulation; Simulation; Serious Games; Training; Live Training; Cost and Benefit; Use; Usability; Incident Command |
| Abstract |
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. |
| Address |
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences; Western Norway University of Applied Sciences |
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| Publisher |
Virginia Tech |
Place of Publication |
Blacksburg, VA (USA) |
Editor |
Amanda Hughes; Fiona McNeill; Christopher W. Zobel |
| Language |
English |
Summary Language |
English |
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978-1-949373-27-105 |
ISBN |
2411-3491 |
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Open Track |
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Conference |
17th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
| Notes |
Cecilia.hammar.wijkmark@hvl.no |
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2306 |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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978-1-949373-61-5 |
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| Track |
Technologies for First Responders |
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Conference |
18th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management |
| Notes |
cecilia.hammar.wijkmark@hvl.no |
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ISCRAM @ idladmin @ |
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2383 |
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| Author |
Ilona Heldal; Cecilia Hammar Wijkmark |
| Title |
Simulations and Serious Games for Firefighter Training: Users' Perspective |
Type |
Conference Article |
| Year |
2017 |
Publication |
Proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Informatin Systems for Crisis Response And Management |
Abbreviated Journal |
Iscram 2017 |
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Issue |
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Pages |
868-878 |
| Keywords |
Emergency management; firefighter; user; training; simulation; serious games |
| Abstract |
Simulation and serious games (SSG) are advocated as promising technologies supporting training in emergency management (EM). Based on an investigation of SSG use for fire fighter training in nine countries, this paper is examining key elements and success factors that can counteract potential obstacles and challenges of SSG implementation. Data comes from interviews and observations with users and responsible managers from user organizations. By contrasting the different incentives and views regarding the SSG use, this paper contributes to a better understanding of SSG integration into organizational practices. Only by connecting the local, organizational strategies and user requirements with technical values and concrete examples can the SSG usage be experienced as successful. This connection requirement is by far not obvious since values are formulated differently by the main stakeholders and the benefits at one organization are not necessarily the same as at another. In this context, the added values of SSG solutions need to be more explicitly connected to the goals of traditional classroom and live training. |
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| Publisher |
Iscram |
Place of Publication |
Albi, France |
Editor |
Tina Comes, F.B., Chihab Hanachi, Matthieu Lauras, Aurélie Montarnal, eds |
| Language |
English |
Summary Language |
English |
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2411-3387 |
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| Track |
New Technologies for Crisis Management |
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Conference |
14th International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response And Management |
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2072 |
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