Augmented reality helping Illinois fire department practice fire safety

VIDEO/PHOTOS: Moline Fire Department has a new way to simulate a fire in any room and practice putting it out.The department purchased the FiAR training system, a device that uses augmented reality to test the user on operating a fire extinguisher properly.The device is a touch screen and mock fire extinguisher, which can place items like a grill, wooden pallets or a car into an environment and simulate different types of fires.
- PUB DATE: 5/9/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WQAD-TV ABC/MyNetworkTV