Global Foundry

Global Foundry – Fire Drill Simulation for Firefighters

Global Foundry aimed to enhance firefighter training using fire drill simulations through Virtual Reality Simulations. Thus, reducing training costs and improving emergency preparedness.

Tech stack

  • Unity 3D
  • NVidia Physx
  • FDS
  • AWS
  • AI Machine Learning

Global Foundry – Fire Drill Simulation for Firefighters

Overview

Global Foundry aimed to enhance firefighter training using fire drill simulations, reducing training costs and improving emergency preparedness. Traditional fire drills are expensive, logistically challenging, and do not fully prepare firefighters for high-stress, panic-driven situations. By leveraging virtual simulation technology, Global Foundry developed an immersive training system to provide realistic emergency response training without the risks and costs of live drills.

Challenge

Traditional firefighter training presents several challenges

  • High operational costs – Live drills require extensive resources and setup.
  • Limited real-life scenarios – Controlled drills do not replicate true emergency stress.
  • Safety risks – Live fire training can be hazardous.
  • Inconsistent training quality – Scenarios may vary, affecting learning outcomes.

Objective

  • Reduce training costs through virtual simulations.
  • Prepare firefighters for real-life panic situations.
  • Create scalable and repeatable training scenarios.
  • Enhance decision-making and reflex-based learning.

Solution

Simulation-Based Training System

VR-based Fire Drill Simulations – Immersive firefighting experience in various emergency settings

AI-Driven Panic Response Training – Simulates real-time decision-making under pressure.

Scenario Customization – Adaptable to different fire hazards and environments.

Multi-User Collaboration – Team-based training for coordination practice.

Technology Stack

Layer Technology Used

Simulation Engine Unity3D (Real-time 3D visualization)

Hardware VR Headsets (Meta Quest, HTC Vive), Haptic Gloves

Physics & Fire Behavior Modeling NVIDIA PhysX, Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS)

AI & Training Analysis Machine Learning for adaptive scenario difficulty

Backend & Cloud AWS (EC2 for hosting, S3 for data storage)

Data Analytics & Reporting Power BI, Google Analytics for performance tracking

Key Features

Dynamic Fire Behavior Simulation – Realistic fire spread based on materials and airflow.

Stress Testing & Panic Handling – AI-driven unpredictability to simulate real crisis moments.

Performance Analytics – Tracks reaction times, decision accuracy, and teamwork efficiency.

Cost-Effective & Scalable – One-time simulation setup reduces recurring training expenses

Impact

📉 40% cost reduction in training expenses by minimizing live drills.

⏱️ 30% improvement in firefighter response time under panic conditions.

🔥 Increased retention & preparedness with interactive, scenario-based learning.

🌍 Scalable deployment for global teams, reducing logistical barriers.

Key Takeaway

By integrating VR-based simulation training, Global Foundry significantly enhanced firefighter preparedness, reduced training costs, and created a safe yet realistic environment to test decision-making under pressure. This technology-driven approach to fire safety training is setting a new industry standard.