FAAC's Fire/EMS driver trainer simulators are fully interactive systems featuring state-of-the-art simulation technology that enables training in situation awareness, risk analysis, decision-making, emergency reaction and avoidance procedures, and conscientious equipment operation.
FAAC's Fire/EMS driver trainer simulators have been proven to reduce accidents and increase intersection analysis skills.
Fire/EMS driver trainer simulators include:
- Pumper trucks
- Tower trucks
- Tillers
- Aerial trucks
- Tractor-drawn ladder trucks
- Ambulances
Features
Driver cab
- A full powertrain (engine, transmission, axle ratio); accurate vehicle brakes; suspension system include shock absorbers, springs, and tire effects; a faithful replication of steering wheel feel and tendencies, and functional cab compartment controls.
- Vehicle models include: pumper trucks, tower trucks, tillers, aerial trucks, and tractor-drawn ladder trucks, EMS, and ambulance.
- Cabs are interchangeable. Switch between training programs to maximize the scope and efficiency of the simulator.
- Accurate reproduction cab dashboard components are installed to enhance the life-like training environment.
- FAAC's proprietary SmartNodeTM software creates seat bounce and vibration from elements such as acceleration and braking, turning, and curb strikes.
Real-time Computer System
- FAAC's proprietary software system enables the student vehicle to respond to the environment and operator maneuvers, such as speed, road friction, wind, and driver inputs.
- Controls out-the-window visual scenes and vehicle sounds as they relate to driving and student performance.
- Provides signals to the student vehicle dashboard instruments.
- Senses and responds to student inputs, such as hard braking and oversteering.
- Provides realistic interaction between other driving stations networked in the same training scenario.
Visual Display
- FAAC's system for creating the visual driving environment sets a high standard for virtual reality training products.
- A combination of front, side, and rear screens can provide an industry leading 315° field of view of crisp, clear, virtual training worlds.
- State-of-the-art flat screen monitors enable FAAC to install real side- and rear-view mirrors that are vital to driver training.
- Real side and rear mirrors are available to provide critical training sessions on mirror usage techniques, such as leaning and blind spot identification.
Instructor Operator Station
- Provides a direct, real-time link between instructors and students within the training environment. Instructors can enter the training session as a vehicle or a pedestrian and create training elements for students.
- Enables the instructor to manage one or several student driving sessions simultaneously and "fly" from one point in the training world to another to monitor specific events.
- Controls traffic, weather, equipment malfunctions, daylight, lesson storage, and assessment.
- Provides a location for instructor-student interaction tools, such as a desktop instructor driving console and pedestrian joystick control.
Sound
- Generates vehicle motor and other operational sounds of an emergency vehicle, including Doppler effect sound motion.
- Radio (intercom) system can be integrated into the driving station to enable two-way communications activity and training for the student driver through interaction with the instructor.
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