XpertVR

How do your firefighters train daily? Most firefighters participate in live fire training once per year. This is great and should continue, but what do you do on the other 364 days of the year? Sit in front of a 2D screen running through scenarios? Play with action figures on a big table? Draw outlines of buildings in the parking lot with chalk? There's nothing wrong with these training solutions if we lived in the 60's. But today, firefighters should have access to the same training as professional athletes. That solution is VR. Whether you're in the NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB, or most other major leagues, you use VR to train weekly, if not daily. Firefighters and our first responders should have the same access to interactive and impactful training. Contact XpertVR or David Stark (dave@xpertvr.com) to learn more!

“If you can’t practice, you can’t practice.” Unfortunately, the majority of firefighters CAN'T PRACTICE. Unlike in Ted Lasso, this isn't a choice. The reality is that due to resource and scheduling restraints, the majority of fire departments practice live training less than once per year.  When they do get the chance to practice, it’s the only time they can work as a team against the fire—learning, making mistakes, and improving together. On actual calls, it’s them against the clock, with no room for error or experimentation.  But 365+ days between practice? That’s too long.  Virtual training bridges the gap, allowing firefighters to train 24/7 with their team. It’s not a replacement for live training but a way to ensure they don’t miss the critical practice needed to save lives.  Let’s make sure every firefighter has the tools they need to practice.  #FirefighterTraining #PracticeMatters #VirtualTraining  

"The ability to simulate different fire environments (residential, commercial, high-rise, etc.) allowing multiple firefighters to participate simultaneously, and enable different command roles (safety officer, attack line, division supervisor, etc.) to experience the incident from their respective perspectives, would be incredible" - Battalion Chief in the USA (25 years exp.) This is how XpertFire 🔥 is being used by SafeQuest VR en Game Based Learning overseas 🌎 cc: Tom Postma When will your agency adopt new technology to support training, pub ed & recruitment? Send David or XpertVR a message to learn more! #FirefighterTraining #VRInnovation #firefighter

🚀 Teleport by Varjo is now live! 🔥 Get ready to revolutionize the way we create virtual environments. With Gaussian Splatting technology, Teleport makes high-quality 3D captures of real-world spaces possible using just an iPhone. 📲 No more complex setups — capturing the real world and transforming it into immersive, photorealistic virtual environments has never been this easy! This game-changing software is set to redefine the future of VR, training, and simulation. The future of spatial computing is here. 🌍✨ #Varjo #Teleport #VR #Training #Simulation #Innovation #3D #TechRevolution

What’s the difference between North American and European firefighters? ✅ The helmets they wear ✅ The languages they speak 🔄 The procedures they follow ❌ The emergencies they face While there may be some differences, the challenges they encounter—house fires, hazardous materials, rescues—are often the same. That’s why the training they need is universal. We’re proud to partner with SafeQuest VR en Game Based Learning to support firefighters like those at Almere Fire Department with XpertFire training, ensuring first responders worldwide are prepared for any emergency. #FirefighterTraining #XpertFire #SafeQuestVR #FirstResponders #VRTraining

Throwback Thursday to Coordinating with Centennial College! This time last year, we welcomed Centennial Students to the future by outfitting the institution with 20 Meta Quest 3 headsets & XpertPolice Products. 🚨 With nearly a year of police foundations courses complete, XpertVR is poised to bring on more educational institutions over the coming year. Between Fire, Police, EMS and Construction, the possibilities are endless! What simulation could satisfy your College/University's needs? Send David Stark a note to learn more! #training #education #virtualreality

🌍🚀 Geospatial Data: The Future of VR Simulation Creation! 🌍🚀 Exciting advancements in the world of VR simulations are on the horizon, and it's all thanks to geospatial data! 🔍✨ Niantic, the team behind Pokémon Go, is leveraging vast, real-world data to create immersive VR simulations like never before. By using geospatial data, they can map out entire cities with incredible precision, opening up new possibilities for both gaming and professional applications. 🎮🏙️ Why is this so important? Here are a few key benefits of integrating geospatial data into VR: 1️⃣ **Enhanced Realism** – Geospatial data enables VR simulations to accurately replicate real-world environments, creating more lifelike and immersive experiences. Whether it's for gaming or professional training, this level of detail brings virtual worlds closer to reality. 2️⃣ **Dynamic Interactions** – VR simulations powered by geospatial data can respond to real-world changes in real-time. From weather patterns to crowd movement, these simulations are adaptable and reactive, improving the realism and user engagement. 3️⃣ **Scalable Solutions** – By harnessing data on a massive scale, companies can create large-scale VR simulations that encompass entire cities, parks, or even the globe. This scalability makes geospatial data ideal for a wide range of industries, from urban planning to entertainment. 4️⃣ **New Opportunities for Innovation** – The ability to use geospatial data in VR opens up fresh avenues for industries like education, healthcare, and even retail, providing realistic training environments and customer experiences. Niantic’s use of Pokémon Go's vast data is just the beginning! As the potential of geospatial data in VR expands, we’re sure to see even more groundbreaking innovations. 🌐💡 Full article can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eE-Kgcf2 #GeospatialData #VRSolutions #Innovation #AugmentedReality #Gaming #Niantic #Technology #UrbanPlanning #Simulation #FutureOfWork

Interested in Incident Command Training? 🔥 🤝 Want the ability to toggle between floor levels, firefighters & victims? Below you'll see a quick video of our IC functionality. With five people immersed in the same simulation. XpertFire takes things to the next level! 📸 : SafeQuest VR en Game Based Learning live in action! #IncidentCommand #Firefighting #Emergencyresponse

🔥 What’s the economic impact of wildfires? Extreme wildfires have doubled in the past two years, contributing to the $2 trillion cost of extreme weather globally over the past decade. The U.S. alone accounted for $934.7 billion in losses, followed by China ($267.9 billion) and India ($112 billion). While addressing climate change is crucial to reducing these disasters long-term, we must also act now. Ensuring first responders are trained to prevent and mitigate wildfires is critical to protecting lives, property, and economies. Let’s prepare for a safer future. #WildfireTraining #ClimateAction #FirstResponders #VRTraining