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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Operational => Topic started by: ian gough on February 15, 2007, 04:09:19 PM

Title: Command and Control Simulator
Post by: ian gough on February 15, 2007, 04:09:19 PM

I'm a bit out of touch on these issues; however, can anyone point me in the right direction as to who provides computer simulation programmes for firefighting and command and control exercises etc?

Thanks in anticipation.

Title: Command and Control Simulator
Post by: Peter Wilkinson on February 15, 2007, 05:10:03 PM

Vector Command seem to be the market leaders in this field.  I used to have some dealings with James Williams, 023 9244 9100, jhrw@vectorcommand.com but that was about 5 years ago now.

http://www.vectorcommand.com/

Title: Command and Control Simulator
Post by: ian gough on February 16, 2007, 11:24:52 AM

That is helpful Peter - thank you.

Title: Command and Control Simulator
Post by: fireftrm on February 17, 2007, 12:55:47 PM

Also Minerva Hhydra contact Lancashire Fire and Rscue training at Washington Hall, or the FSC Moreton, who both run it.

Title: Command and Control Simulator
Post by: John Webb on February 18, 2007, 12:01:50 PM

Has anyone ever produced a Fire Control simulator program for public use in the same way that, for example, railway enthusiasts have a large number of signal box/railway control simulations? Or are there so much fewer fire service enthusiasts that it isn't worth anyone's time & expense to do it?

Title: Command and Control Simulator
Post by: Billy on February 19, 2007, 05:59:06 PM

Ian

I have info on Vector, Minerva/ hydra and also tactical decision exercises that are every bit as good as any simulator if used correctly.
If you e-mail me and let me know precisely the target audience and what you hope to achieve, I may be able to help.