![The FLAIM Systems simulator recreates the whole experience, from the visual scenario to the likely temperature.](https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200121180455-flaim-firefighter-vr-outfit-exlarge-169.jpg)
California trials
In October 2019, the Cosumnes Fire Department in California, teamed up with VR developers RiVR and Pico Interactive, to create its own training system for 20 new recruits. The trial was successful, and the department will continue to use VR in its training program.![Firefighter trainees from the Cosumnes Fire Department are taught how to handle specific scenarios while wearing VR headsets.](https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200115180938-firefighter-training-cosumnes-dept-exlarge-169.jpg)
Environmental impact
Using VR technology also reduces the environmental impact of firefighter training. Traditional training releases smoke and pollutants into the atmosphere from burning substances, affecting the surrounding air quality. It also requires a lot of water, which can be problematic in a country like Australia, where many areas suffer from severe drought conditions.![A grassfire scenario in virtual reality, created by FLAIM Systems.](https://cdn.cnn.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/200115182935-flaim-grassfire-exlarge-169.jpg)
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