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Simulation & Virtual Training

INCIDENT COMMAND SIMULATORA SAFE & EFFECTIVE ENHANCEMENT TO PRACTICAL TRAINING

SPECIALIZED LAND, AVIATION AND MARITIME SIMULATION SYSTEMS

Real-life training is an excellent way to develop competences, but it is often time-consuming and expensive. RescueSim is an incident management simulator that prepares safety and security professionals for incidents by letting them train in a realistic virtual environment, without the dangers, costs and time associated with traditional training.

RescueSim allows emergency crews to experience the incident as they would in real-life. They assess the situation and determine the best response strategy, implement it and then observe the consequences of their decisions.

With RescueSim, users can try different response strategies for each incident. Professional instructors can easily build incident scenarios using the intuitive toolbox and have full control over events during the exercise, changing the incidents on the spot.

For after-action debriefing, a full session recording including a detailed log of all actions is available which allows evaluation and assessment after the exercise.

“Rescuesim allows Toledo Fire And Rescue Department members to train in a safe and

controlled environment whenever and wherever convenient.”

Thomas Jaksetic

Deputy Chief Of The Toledo (USA) Fire & Rescue Dept.

Train whenever, wherever without the need for extensive logistics and materials

Improve operational preparedness of emergency response organisations

Avoid high practical training costs

Multidepartmental training with different emergency services is possible

Learn new skills in a safe environment

Specialised training courses offered in cooperation with partners

Realistic 3D training environments, company specific or generic

Complete control and flexibility for the instructors

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STRATEGIC• Coordination of Response

Strategies• Communication• Resource Planning and

Infrastructural Impact Management

FOR• Emergency Operation Centers• Municipal Crisis Teams

AdAptAble to eAch incident commAnd level

TACTICAL• Team Management• Communication• Processes and Protocols• Coordination of Response

Strategies• Standard Operation

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FOR• On-scene Commanders• First Response Coordinators

OPERATIONAL• Specific Protocols• Communication• Operational Discipline• Standard Operation

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Realistic exercise locations:

• More than 150 different exercise locations, high level of realism

• Generic, country-specific or fully customised environments

• Accessible buildings, dynamic damage visualization

Unlimited incident scenarios:

• Flexibility to create any incident in any exercise environment

• Incident scenarios are easy to make using drag-and-drop

• Extensive objects database with over 700 interactive objects

• Dynamic scenario evolution using timeline, triggers, waypoints

• Multiple incidents possible in a single exercise

Interactive roleplaying functionality:

• Participants experience the incident as in real life and are able to use all available equipment, tools and people in the simulation.

Scalable training setups

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RescueSim allows for multidepartmental training involving different emergency services all taking part in the incident. It caters for full cooperation, communication and coordination training during any incident.

ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING Train a specific role during an incident. An individual trainee is trained by the instructor. Due to the direct communication and feedback that the instructor provides, the trainee is able to achieve predefined learning goals.

For a trainee, this training method is frequently experienced as an in-depth approach to their day-to-day activities. By involving large-scale scenarios the trainee will be prepared for the incidents which cannot be trained in real-life exercises. The smaller scale scenarios are used to prepare the trainee for evacuation, observation and taking the appropriate first steps.

CLASSROOM TRAINING

An instructor and multiple trainees participate. One trainee is assigned the leadership role and takes the control during scenario. The other participants assist and discuss which decisions are to be taken.

This module focuses on the interaction between the trainees. During this training, each trainee will have a different approach to an incident.

By discussing and simulating these various approaches, the group of trainees will learn to determine the best possible solution to a realistic problem.

MULTI-USER TRAINING

This training method allows multiple users to participate in joint training exercises simultaneously.

Multi-user exercises can be done either with different roles within a single agency or with multiple agencies and departments.

Multi-user training allows full coordination training between different emergency services and departments simultaneously and enables training at operational, tactical and strategic level.

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“RescueSim enables us to create specific incident scenarios to improve individual competences

in every aspect of incident management!”

M. Ruytenberg, Unified Industrial FD

simulAtor instructor & mAintenAnce trAining

Excellent training and support are an important part of operating a simulator. As part of the simulator delivery, VSTEP provides basic and advanced train-the-trainer courses for each customer, training you in simulator operation and day-to-day use. Following delivery our customer support department and dedicated account managers are available to help you with any inquiries you might have.

• SIMULATOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE TRAINING: - Simulator start-up/shut down - Connections and calibration of controls - How to detect/remedy hardware issues - Back-up/restoring of configuration files

• SIMULATOR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING: - Creation of exercises and using the instructor toolbox - Exercise recording and playback/debriefing - Initiate/restart an exercise - Controlling characters during an exercise - Introduce time triggers, special events and advanced RescueSim functionality - Change the operating environment during an exercise - Effective communication with the trainees - Setting up a scoring or grading system to assess student performance

Training is hands-on and provided by experienced VSTEP engineers. After successful training an official Instructor & Maintenance Certificate is issued to the customer.

TRAINING YOU FOR OPTIMAL SIMULATOR USE

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rescuesim simulAtion sYstems

RESCUESIM LAND SYSTEM

RescueSim consists of three different base simulation systems catering to the specific needs of different industries: the RescueSim Land, Aviation and Maritime Systems. Each system has its own library of 3D environments and objects, including an instructor toolbox to create specialized incident scenarios.

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The RescueSim Land System focuses on residential and industrial incidents.

This system includes a wide variety of objects for fire hazards in residential or rural environments.

Unlimited incidents can be created including:• Traffic Accidents• Railroad Incidents• Tunnel Incidents • High-rise or Residential Incidents• Forest Fires and Flooding• Hazmat Scenarios• Underground Incidents• Train Station Calamities• Terrorist Attacks• Civil Unrest

Residential Incidents

This system contains a large variety of generic industrial environments, industrial objects and building blocks to recreate any industrial incident.

Unlimited incidents can be created including:• Tank Fires• Liquid Spillage• Gas Releases• Chemical Releases• Rim Seal Fires• On-site Collisions

Industrial Incidents

“BP is currently using RescueSim for incident command training at their Sullom Voe Terminal. The complete terminal and surroundings were recreated in 3D to allow training for the BP Emergency

Response crews in a recognisable environment. Training of any thinkable (and unthinkable) incident is possible as they can all be created with the simulator’s instructor toolbox.”

- HazardEx Magazine, September 2013, Case Study Article on Virtual Training

RESCUESIM LAND SYSTEM

Detailed Generic EnvironmentsCreation and integration of your specific environment for use in the simulator is also possible. The RS Land System includes the following generic environments: • Small Residential and Large Scale Residential Areas• Commercial Area• Municipal Area• Forest Area and Campsite• Industrial Areas• Universal Area• Train and Subway Stations• Refinery

3D Objects and EquipmentThe RS Land System consists of an extensive library of standard objects, units and equipment, including: • Passenger and Cargo Vehicles, Trucks• Response Units and Emergency Response Vehicles• Trucks, Tank Trucks, Forklifts• Drums, Gas Flasks• Static and Portable Monitors

Advanced Functionalities• Complex Vehicle for Training Cutting Procedures• Realistic Smoke Spread• Gas or Liquid Leakages• Explosions

For Whom?• Local and Regional Fire Departments• Industrial Fire Departments• Road Traffic Agencies• First Responders Organizations• Police Departments• National Health Services• Industrial Security Organizations

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RESCUESIM AVIATION SYSTEM

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The RescueSim Aviation System focuses on airport incidents.

This system includes a wide variety of objects for incidents in airport environments.

Unlimited scenarios with added focus on incidents taking place in and around airports can be created, including:• Airplane Crashes• Onboard Incidents and Security Risks• Airport Vehicle Collisions• Airside and Landside Fires• Liquid Releases and Spillages• Evacuations• Runway Collisions• Security Threats and Fuel Service Incidents

Aviation Incidents

“All parties involved in the emergency organisation at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol will benefit from realistic virtual training with RescueSim!”

Tom van Maastrigt, Former Manager Preparation & Safety Training, Schiphol Group

RESCUESIM AVIATION SYSTEMDetailed Generic EnvironmentsCreation and integration of your specific airport for use in the simulator is also possible. The RS Aviation System includes the following generic environments: • Airport Terminal• Residential Plane Crash Area• Universal Area

3D Objects and EquipmentThe RS Aviation System consists of an extensive library of standard objects, units and equipment, including: • 52 Aircraft Types • 6 Helicopter Types• 36 Functional Airport Vehicles• Crash/Foam Tenders• Specific Airport Related Fire Fighting Equipment

Advanced Functionalities• Take-off, Landing, Taxiing • Location-based Sound

For Whom?• Airport Fire Departments/ARFF• Airport Authorities• Municipal Fire Departments• Airport Safety/Security Staff

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“Following our experience with the RescueSim Simulator, we can safely say that it provides excellent added value for the training of crews for onboard incidents.”

Jaco Knies, Safety and Security InstructorNova Contract, Member of Maritime Academy Holland

RESCUESIM MARITIME SYSTEM

The RescueSim Maritime System focuses on maritime and offshore incidents.

This system includes a wide variety of objects for incidents on board of vessels or in complex port environments.

Unlimited incidents can be created including:• Vessel Collisions• Portside Incidents• Container Incidents • Onboard Vessel Incidents (Interior and

Exterior walkways, Galley, Engine Room, Engine Control Room, Bridge, AC Room, Generator Room and Cabins)

• Dangerous Liquid Releases and Gas Spillages• Ship Stability and Security Threats

Maritime Incidents

This system includes a wide variety of objects for incidents on offshore installations.

Unlimited incidents can be created including:• Offshore Rig and Ship Incidents• Search and Rescue Operations• Evacuations• Gas or Liquid Releases• On-platform Incidents (Interior and Exterior

Walkways, Generator Alley, Crane Landing Zones, PIG Launcher, Drilling Section, Living Accommodation, Sack Storage, Helideck and Security Threats)

Offshore Incidents

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RESCUESIM MARITIME SYSTEM

Detailed Generic EnvironmentsCreation and integration of your specific port/ship/offshore rig for use in the simulator is also possible. The RS Maritime System includes the following generic environments: • Port Areas• Industrial Areas• Bridge Area• Production Platform• New York, USA• Naval Corvette

3D Objects and EquipmentThe RS Maritime System consists of an extensive library of standard objects, units and equipment, including: • Various Types of Vessels (Firefighting Vessels/Sailing

Ships)• Different Offshore Rig & Platform Types• 3 Helicopter Types• Operational Extinguishing Objects, Drums and Tools• Offshore Workers• Dangerous Substances, Fires and Leakages

Advanced Functionalities• Ventilation and Isolation Effects on Incident Progression• Deployment of Vessel/Platform Installed Firefighting

Systems• Realistic Smoke Spread (Per Compartment)• Helicopter Movements• Ship Movements• Person Evacuation and Injuries• Measuring Equipment

For Whom?• Port Workers and Safety Officers• Port Firefighters• Local/Regional and Port Fire Departments• Port Authority Commanders and Members• Offshore Installation Managers (OIM)• Offshore Team Leaders (OTL)• Offshore Vessel Commanders• Helideck Landing Officer and Team Member• Inspectors of Dangerous Goods• Civilian/Military Ship Crews • Navy and Coast Guard Personnel

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AdditionAl modulesAdditional modules can be added to the RescueSim Land/Aviation/Maritime Systems to cover additional training types and standards. Based on your specific training requirements, you can select your own module contents.

ENVIRONMENT CREATION MODULE

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The Environment Creation Module is a flexible tool that can be integrated into the RescueSim Systems.

This module allows instructors to replicate incidents and build specific local situations in a realistic and easy way.

Basic shapes can be used by instructors to replicate any 3D environment in a simple and fast manner. The incidents or local scenes can also be built using archive images or by using pictures taken on site.

Image on the right shows some examples of environments created within RescueSim based on pictures taken on site.

CAMERA OBSERVATION MODULE

The Camera Observation Module (COM) allows the trainee view to show a CCTV camera observation station.

Cameras can be placed in the 3D environment by the instructor using an easy drag and drop user-interface.

A camera matrix can then be established using any combination of these cameras. Each trainee station can show a different pre-configured camera matrix.

DRIVE SIMULATION MODULE

“ENHANCING PRACTICAL INCIDENT TRAINING THROUGH REALISTIC VIRTUAL TRAINING!”

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The Drive Simulation Module (DSM) is an additonal training module that can be added to the RescueSim Systems.

This allows your organisation to use RescueSim to train special operations or test field procedures in complex environments like airports, e.g. runway crossings and for area familiarisation.

DSM has been initially developed for Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and it can be tailored to function for any specific vehicle.

The Inland Tanker Module allows additional training on a one-on-one replica of an inland bunkering tanker.

The dimensions of the inland tanker are:• Length: 110 meter • Width: 13.50 meter

The inland tanker has different accessible areas, including:• Inside and Outside Walkways• Ship Bridge (Helm)• Front Engine Room• Bow Thruster Room• Aft Engine Room• Galley and Lounge

INLAND TANKER MODULE

SEAGOING CONTAINER SHIP MODULE

SEAGOING TANKER MODULE

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The Seagoing Container Ship Module allows additional training on a replica of an actual seagoing container ship that was developed in close cooperation with the ship-owner.

The sea-going container ship has the following dimensions:• Length: 335 meter• Width: 43 meter

This ship has different accessible areas, including:• Inside and Outside Walkways• Ship Bridge (Helm)• Galley• Ballast Control Room• Bunker Stations• CO2 Room• Emergency Generator• Engine Room• Fire Control Station

The Seagoing Tanker Module allows additional training on a replica of an actual seagoing tanker that was developed in close cooperation with the ship-owner.

The sea-going tanker has the following dimensions:• Length: 228 meter• Width: 32 meter

This ship has different accessible areas, including:• Inside and Outside Walkways• Ship Bridge (Helm)• Galley• AC Room• Engine Room• Crew Recreation Room • Manifold Areas (On Deck)

some of our clientsRescueSim is used by emergency services, governments and industrial companies in over 20 countries as an effective and safe enhancement of practical incident response training. Below are some of our clients:

VSTEP’s customer support makes sure you always receive all help you need, quickly and efficiently.

It is supervised from our world headquarters in The Netherlands and coordinated with our strategic partners and offices around the globe, always near you.

Our account managers guarantee that you will always receive personal, quick and high quality support.

dedicAted support And service

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RescueSim Incident Command Simulator is a product of virtual training and simulation developer VSTEP, an ISO9001:2008 certified company.

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www.vstepsimulation.com

VSTEP B.V.Weena 690, 3012 CN RotterdamThe Netherlands Tel: +31 (0)10 2014520Email: info@vstepsimulation.com