ife 2012 agm and international conference new technologies – friend or foe? paul hancock chief...
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IFE 2012 AGM and International Conference
New Technologies – Friend or Foe?
Paul Hancock
Chief Fire Officer
Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
Simulation in Training
“Sharing the Cheshire journey and experience”
Cheshire’s Journey and Vision
Started in 2007 – local and national incidents
Competency of firefighters and Incident Commanders
Established a Resilience Unit – Mobile Incident Commanders
Assessment of command competency – in the workplace (fireground) and during selection (Vector)
Cheshire’s Journey and Vision
Assessment and evaluation of what (simulation) was available and being used and what was being developed
Additional research – principles and benefits of simulation
Members support and financial commitment – firefighter safety
Vision realised and the Incident Command Training Suite was officially opened by the Duke of Westminster on 4 June 2010
Suite Layout
Simulation - Principles and Benefits
An imitation of a real-life process, usually via a computer or other technological device in order to provide a lifelike experience
Proven to be a very reliable and successful method of training in thousands of industries worldwide
Can be used to allow specialisation in a certain area
aim is to educate and inform in an exciting and memorable way – the whole experience
Simulation – Principles and Benefits
Has a competitive element to motivate and inspire – self confidence and command presence
Experts in the field state that the rivalry between teams or individuals improves the learning experience and adds a sense of fun and drama
Evaluation and feedback extremely positive – no confusion or doubt over personal performance
Incredibly versatile – supervisory, middle and strategic levels, multi agency, media and business continuity
The Simulation Process
Arrival and briefing – plenary room
Basic scenarios building up to more complex scenarios
Final assessment
Feedback and evaluation
The Simulation Process
Arrival and briefing – plenary room
Basic scenarios building up to more complex scenarios
Final assessment
Feedback and evaluation
The Simulation Process
Arrival and briefing – plenary room
Basic scenarios building up to more complex scenarios
Final assessment
Feedback and evaluation
