FireSim™ Fire Truck Driving Simulator

Emergency vehicle driving simulator benefits

Simulation training allows practice of critical decision-making skills and reinforces positive decision making, situation and spacial awareness in a realistic, risk-free environment.

Practical training

Enhances initial cadet training, refresher training and driver assessments allowing you to conduct practical real-world training, on different terrains and for different road and atmospheric conditions.

Reduce accidents

Our customers have significantly reduced preventable accidents as well as reduced severity of the accidents.

After action reviews

Training scenarios recorded with the ability to analyze, instruct and reinforce proper responses and techniques.

Reduce equipment costs

Minimize maintenance and damage to emergency vehicles. Training on the simulator keeps frees up your emergency vehicles for service.

Improve driver retention

Complete, consistent, objective feedback on performance gives drivers the skills and confidence to drive more safely and more efficiently.

Flexible delivery options

Include fixed-site installation in a building or fully mobile training unit in a trailer or truck. Trailer options available to outfit in a mobile driver training unit complete with on-site classroom and instructors.

Cost effective simulation-based training system for firefighters and emergency responders

The Acron Aviation FireSim™ accurately simulates emergency vehicle operations adjusting to size, weight, turning radius, tire and suspension characteristics to suit the emergency vehicles that it simulates.

Value added training capabilities	Students can choose between various fire truck apparatus, first responder or EMT vehicles with optional interchangeable driving station for E350 ambulance Create and train in various medical, fire or hazmat response scenarios Realistic graphics to teach scene size-up and staging of apparatus Practice collision-avoidance techniques while driving to the scene of a fire Train drivers to anticipate hazards with emergency response techniques for all types of driving situations Allows fire departments to screen and qualify potential hires and improve new-hire and career-employee driving skills Combine classroom instruction, computer-based training and interactive simulation with coaching by skilled industry professionals Reduces training time Industry experts concur one hour of simulation training is the equivalent of up to four hours of “behind-the-wheel” instruction Prepares your drivers—through specific scenarios—to handle extreme situations without risk to personnel or property
Best-in-class simulator features	Touchscreen interface for intuitive control of the system settings and training scenarios Instructor operator station (IOS) included for effective management of training objectives, scenarios and malfunction simulation Scenario difficulty can be adjusted to accommodate any experience level Easily reproduce and rehearse unique driving situations Numerous scenarios cover a wide variety of training objectives Vehicle, autonomous traffic and environment libraries cover a wide variety of geographic settings and conditions After action review (AAR) and playback capability Collection and reporting of scoring data Performance assessment tools and replay/de-brief software enhance training effectiveness Our reconfigurable Glass Dash allows the PatrolSim™ to load different vehicle types (synthetic gauges and instrumentation giving greater flexibility and upgradability) Change the weather conditions (rain, snow, ice and fog), road/traffic environment to urban, suburban, rural, mountains, motorway, desert, and lighting conditions to day, night or twilight The Glass Console allows the instructor control of the simulator via touchscreen at the operators console (OpCon) and gives operators simple and quick control to change vehicle type
High fidelity visual systems	High resolution visual display system with 4K-ready LED LCD displays A sharp and visually accurate 180° field-of-view creates an immersive driving environment State-of-the-art simulation software delivers sharp visuals to enhance learning objectives Enhanced graphics engine capability enables population of more vehicles and objects per scenario
Modern, realistic emergency vehicle design	Users can choose from a variety of predefined emergency vehicle configurations using different fire trucks, fire engines, ambulances, battalion chief trucks, etc Force-loaded steering provides real-time feedback to augment muscle memory in situations such as a tire blowing, hitting the curb or sloshing liquid loads Emergency vehicle cab creates a realistic learning environment that includes a driving seat, steering wheel, brake, clutch and accelerator pedals to enhance realism and achieve better learning retention Realistic emergency vehicle transmission Realistic vehicle dynamics including 21 DOF vehicle model

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Replay Studio™ After-Action Review Software

Overview	Acron Aviation Replay Studio™ gives you the tools you need to perform a thorough review of the training session while gaining valuable lessons learned. The Replay Studio™ camera records every action, reaction, and nuance of a driver’s physical performance while training on the simulator. Once the session is complete the instructor can simultaneously replay video feedback of the driver, and scenario playback of the simulation to review how a student reacts physically as well as mentally to the situation.
Benefits	Video feedback of the driver, scenario playback of the simulation, vehicle state and 3D views are all synchronized for seamless replay View replay on a separate system to free up the simulator for training Change 3D view quickly by dragging with the mouse Train one student or an entire classroom by replaying the video to illustrate proper and improper driving techniques
User interface	The interface is designed to give you all the information you need to assess both the driver’s performance and vehicle’s state during a training session The SimTile panel reports ongoing scenario and driver information. Its vehicle indicators help assess handling dynamics. They continuously monitor steering-wheel position, brake, clutch, accelerator, speedometer, RPM and other variables The detailed Play-by-Play screen lists events and violations. Clicking on the event or violation takes the replay directly to that point in the simulation, enabling the instructor to quickly move from one event to the next The Sliding Rule feature gives the instructor total control of video replay. Rewind or fast forward to the exact point of interest in slow motion detail Video feedback of the driver is so tightly synchronized with the 3D scenario and simulator views that there is no skipping or lag time between the two. For example: It allows an instructor to review the driver’s scanning technique - where the driver was looking at the time of an event or violation

SkillSet™ Performance Assessment

Overview	Acron Aviation SkillSet™ software tests the driver’s response to tough situations. Through proper driving assessment and training, drivers can improve their decision-making process and become skilled at recognizing and managing risk.
Benefits	Instantly replay, review, and discuss a driver’s performance Clearly define criteria to facilitate a fair and consistent evaluation Consistent, tangible results across multiple instructors Tailor training to improve individual aptitude or group certification Instructors spend more time training and less time capturing results Group reports facilitate evaluation of individuals, relative to the group Bottom line: Improved safety training will reduce accidents and increase your ROI
Assessment measurement features	Startup and shutdown procedure Space management Turning Backing Speed management Learning management system, enabling the instructor to schedule classes, preload student data, review performance and incorporate data from other simulators

Scenario Builder™ Development Software

Overview	Create your own scenarios quickly and efficiently, with no computer programming experience needed. Acron Aviation Scenario Builder™ software allows you to customize scenarios to enhance your driver training curriculum. It’s an effective, affordable way to screen new drivers. Just click, drag, and drop. It’s that simple.
Features	Build customized scenarios in under 30 minutes Build geotypical scenarios for accident remediation, employment prescreening for new drivers and targeted training for existing drivers Easily and affordably create training content for classroom presentations Add new challenges to accommodate any experience level Control the sequence and timing of event triggering View scenarios from any angle, including top-down view for vehicle positioning Create scenarios on a separate PC and transfer the information to the simulator with a flash drive Compatible with any standard desktop or notebook PC with 3D graphics capability
Benefits	Object library - We have an extensive library of over 300 objects for you to add to your scenarios: trucks, cars, trees, pedestrians, signage, and much more. This vast selection allows you to truly customize each training session Real-world environments - Choices include suburban, freeway, rural and driving range settings. Optional environments include urban, swamp, driving track and skid pad Dynamic features - To challenge your operators, choose from: vehicle types, weather patterns, visual stimuli and events

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