The pioneering department is teaching recruits using a virtual reality simulation of a fire situation before they are exposed to the heat of practical training.
Exposing firefighters to dangerous situations is a key part of their training for when they might encounter the stress and terror of a real fire.
However, one fire department has developed a way to help their trainees prepare for the training environment using virtual reality.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and Rivr, a virtual reality company, have developed a detailed simulation which allows firefighters to train on site.
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Source: BT