Firefighting stories
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New virtual reality training tech makes its way to Kiwi firefighters
Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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it training
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ar, vr & metaverse
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firefighting
New Zealand firefighters are set to use groundbreaking VR tech developed in Australia to safely train for hazardous scenarios, replacing outdated methods.
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Christchurch Airport: Fighting fire with VR
Mon, 6th May 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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christchurch airport
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firefighting
Christchurch Airport becomes the first in New Zealand to use custom VR programmes for firefighter training, enhancing readiness for emergencies.
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Innovative technology keeps Kiwi firefighters safe
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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telco
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motorola solutions
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firefighting
Motorola Solutions and Spark have partnered to provide New Zealand's fire service with new radios for improved communication in fire ground environments.
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Firefighting, security and compliance - are they separate issues?
Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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firefighting
Sometimes a critical issue like a virus outbreak or a major systems malfunction, sometimes something as urgent as a VSIP.