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ATS Wins Grant to Enhance Training Suite

June 11, 2020

Epic Games MegaGrants awarded ATS $100,000 to further develop ATSsim Suite with Unreal Engine technology, making the web-based training solution a more immersive experience in an augmented reality ecosystem.

VirTra Releases Autism Awareness Training Curriculum

May 4, 2020

Amanda Towner

VirTra, Inc. has released a new V-VICTA (VirTra Virtual Interactive Coursework Training Academy) training curriculum designed to help law enforcement professionals bridge the communication gap and interact more effectively, and positively, with individuals with autism.

Houston Airport System completes most of its training with a hands-on approach.

Dealing with Black Swan Events

April 27, 2020

Marty Kauchak

Much like first-responder training in other safety-critical sectors, individuals and teams in the aviation ecosystem use simulation to learn and rehearse roles and responses for anticipated crises. Group editor Marty Kauchak highlights some strategies to train stakeholders.

VirTra Releases the New V-DTS Driver Simulator

April 9, 2020

Amanda Towner

VirTra recently debuted a driver simulator at IACP 2019, which received great feedback and acceptance.

Neptune Aviation BAe146 firefighting aircraft.

Confronting the Blaze

March 16, 2020

Robert Moorman

Robert W. Moorman explores how experienced pilots of fixed-wing and rotorcraft prepare to become aerial firefighters.

Health Scholars Launches First Responder VR ACLS Training Sim

January 16, 2020

Amanda Towner

Health Scholars announced the availability of the first Virtual Reality (VR) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training designed specifically for first responders.

Defence Animal Training, UK Style

December 9, 2019

Dim Jones

Working animals – almost exclusively dogs and horses – play indispensable roles in the activities of the UK Armed Forces, the former operational and the latter ceremonial. Dim Jones details the DATR approach.

US Air Force First Responders Exercise Readiness, Interoperability

September 26, 2019

Amanda Towner

Emergency personnel from the US Air Force 380th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW) executed a large, first-responder exercise at Al Dhafra Air Base (ADAB), United Arab Emirates.

First STRS Attracts Cross-Sector Training Leaders

August 1, 2019

Rick Adams

Nuclear power. Rail. Construction. Oil & gas. Aviation. Healthcare. Renewable energy. Defence. Maritime. First responders. What do they have in common? They are all safety-critical sectors requiring highly skilled personnel.

Dennis Luckey named Medical First Responder of the Year

June 24, 2019

Amanda Towner

Dennis Luckey, an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) who serves as the medical officer for Station 1 in Watkinsville, Georgia, was recognized as the Medical First Responder of the Year for Oconee County during the 28th Annual Northeast Georgia EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Awards Banquet.

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