CFA is accelerating driver training innovation with the arrival of the first of five new mobile driving simulators.
Breaking new ground across Victoria’s emergency services, this project reflects CFA’s ongoing commitment to strengthening volunteer driving capability.
The cutting-edge simulators have been made to develop scenarios, environment and hazards that make this simulation not only realistic, but immersive with the aim to see improvements to the safety of our crews.
CFA Deputy Chief Officer for Operational Doctrine and Training, Rohan Luke said the mobile simulators play a vital role in preparing volunteers for high-risk driving scenarios.
“These include emergency response driving (with lights and sirens), navigating firegrounds and managing potential rollovers in challenging off-road conditions,” Rohan said.
“These simulators, along with ongoing licensing and driving training efforts, will help ensure our members are well-equipped to drive safely and effectively, both now and into the future.”
CFA Chief Officer Jason Heffernan said it’s great to see this innovative project come to fruition.
“CFA is always looking at new technologies and ways to improve our volunteer training and experience,” Mr Heffernan said.
“These state-of-the-art driving simulators will be an incredible asset to CFA and will further boost our driver training capability.”
