Pleasant Ridge-area fire department will buy augmented‑reality extinguisher trainer for community training
Officials said the department will purchase an augmented-reality extinguisher trainer approved by a neighboring council, enabling live‑safe, portable fire‑extinguisher training with simulators and nominal fees for community sessions.
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Staff told the commission that Ferndale’s recent approval allows purchase of an augmented‑reality fire‑extinguisher trainer that uses an iPad attached to a prop extinguisher to simulate fires and teach proper technique. The presenter explained the device can simulate grease, wood and other fire types and requires trainees to "pull, aim, squeeze, sweep" at appropriate distances.
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