Choosing the right training tool

The bottom line question to answer when selecting a simulator is: "by using the simulator, will my team be better prepared for the types of incidents that can occur at my facility?". Here are a few reasons why the answer to this question is "yes" for RESPONDER:

1. Simulates YOUR plant, not a generic facility:

RESPONDER uses actual high-definition digital video and 3-D models of your plant - not generic or artificial renditions that at best look like a kid's video game. What's more, details specific to your plant like equipment locations, Hazards, operating procedures, etc. are used in RESPONDER.

2. Runs a diverse set of scenarios:

The incident scenarios in RESPONDER are easily modified. Any army of programmers isn't needed, so you'll be able to keep challenging your team as their skills progress and the operating environment changes.

3. Allows realistic interaction: 

Are participants required to make decisions, follow procedures and communicate as they would in a live incident? For Varicom's RESPONDER, the answers are "absolutely, yes". Each team, e.g., Fireground, HAZMAT, Search & Rescue, etc. participates through an interactive workstation that allows them to take action as their role calls for.

4. Enables constructive debriefing:

How often does everyone walk away knowing exactly how they need to improve? RESPONDER's after-action analysis tools such as the interactive whiteboard allow detailed analysis of team performance for each drill.