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METHODS

The Dublin Fire Brigade Training Centre, also In 2024, the Incident Command Virtual Reality (VR)
known as The O’Brien Institute, located on the Training Suite was incorporated into the Paramedic
Malahide Road, stands as the largest Fire, Rescue, Programme, simulating mass casualty incidents and
and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) training introducing a virtual ambulance salon. This advanced
facility in Ireland. The Centre offers comprehensive training system allows paramedic trainees to engage in
training across various disciplines and provides scenario-based training, where they work independently
expert instruction for both internal and external within an ambulance while being remotely observed
programmes. These include specialised training by instructors. The VR suite was also employed in the
for Dublin Fire Brigade personnel in fire, rescue, and Incident Command modules of the District Officers’
paramedic services, as well as courses for local Promotional Process, as well as development training for
authority staff and other fire services nationwide. District Officers, Station Officers, and Sub Officers. The
integration of VR technology has proven invaluable in
delivering realistic, immersive, and high-quality training
scenarios for Fire, Rescue, and EMS personnel.

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