1. IFE 2012 AGM and International Conference New Technologies – Friend or Foe? Paul Hancock Chief Fire Officer Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service

2. Simulation in Training Sharing the Cheshire journey and experience

3. Cheshires Journey and Vision Started in 2007 – local and national incidents Competency of firefighters and Incident Commanders Established a Resilience Unit – Mobile Incident Commanders Assessment of command competency – in the workplace (fireground) and during selection (Vector)

4. Cheshires Journey and Vision Assessment and evaluation of what (simulation) was available and being used and what was being developed Additional research – principles and benefits of simulation Members support and financial commitment – firefighter safety Vision realised and the Incident Command Training Suite was officially opened by the Duke of Westminster on 4 June 2010

5. Suite Layout

6. Simulation - Principles and Benefits An imitation of a real-life process, usually via a computer or other technological device in order to provide a lifelike experience Proven to be a very reliable and successful method of training in thousands of industries worldwide Can be used to allow specialisation in a certain area aim is to educate and inform in an exciting and memorable way – the whole experience

7. Simulation – Principles and Benefits Has a competitive element to motivate and inspire – self confidence and command presence Experts in the field state that the rivalry between teams or individuals improves the learning experience and adds a sense of fun and drama Evaluation and feedback extremely positive – no confusion or doubt over personal performance Incredibly versatile – supervisory, middle and strategic levels, multi agency, media and business continuity

9. The Simulation Process Arrival and briefing – plenary room Basic scenarios building up to more complex scenarios Final assessment Feedback and evaluation

13. Arrival and briefing – plenary room Basic scenarios building up to more complex scenarios Final assessment Feedback and evaluation

17. The Simulation Process Arrival and briefing – plenary room Basic scenarios building up to more complex scenarios Final assessment Feedback and evaluation

18. New Technologies – Friend or Foe? Questions Thank you paul.hancock@cheshirefire.gov.uk