User:ShadowWizardMoney/Firefighter

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Main Idea is Firefighter technology and how the evolution of it will affect response time. The evolution will be fueled by AI and data collection in order to predict certain scenarios.

-Firefighters are First responders and Federal workers. They are an important piece to a city

Firefighter Wiki page needs Structural firefighting sources.

https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/21/7906

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10694-020-01021-w

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frobt.2019.00101/full ( Training with VR and AR prototypes)

https://academic.oup.com/jbcr/article-abstract/13/2/223/4786991

ADD TRAINING paragraph

Training/How to become a Firefighter
Path of becoming a firefighter : First, Meet the Requirements: Pass Medical test, Psychological evaluation, Drug screening, US citizen and 21+ years old. Pass both exams, Computer and Physical (CPAT). Have a valid drivers license, Become an EMT (take classes, pass tests, Shadow ambulance workers etc.), attending firefighter classes and fire technology classes, enter into a firefighter training academy where they do physical training to prepare for real life scenarios, and depending on training regiments academy length can range from 10 to 24 weeks long.

VR and AR implementations
VR has a ton of different applications, VR adds fake environments and added animations bring together a visual that replicate real calls. VR also aids in improving decision making and exposure to common scenarios that will increase response time and decrease time spent on call. Will also decrease the amount of damage to the building and to the firefighters.

AR is using 3D points and calculating them to emulate a scenario using real life. An AR Firefighter helmet was the first item to be involved with AR. It comes with Thermal imaging, 3D simulation of real scenarios, and coding to add environmental variables. The helmet is only used for training currently. AR is a way for trainees to visualize calls better, this part attacks the form of the fire while VR shows the function of the fire.

Health and Wellness of a Firefighter
It takes a lot of energy from the body each time a firefighter battles a fire, so body maintenance is important. Regular workout sessions and healthy diets prove to aid the human body, however not keeping up with the amount of exhaustion the body endures from the strenuous work load can cause Obesity and Cardiovascular disease(CVD ). Work-Related injuries also are major issue when it comes to maintaining the health of all firefighters, this also then allows the city to ensure safety and prioritize good health. Many injuries can range from Muscle Damage to Broken Bones to long term chronic illnesses and even Death.

A very important way to promote and maintain physical health is through daily exercises. Circuit exercises have been found effective for simulating the strenuous scenarios that they face often. Trying to match the amount of exertion near impossible hence the Obesity issue. Diets can vary only since it relies on a ton of physical work so diet can improve performance band help maintain a healthy lifestyle that goes with the intensity of each shift. High blood pressure also is an issue among firefighters since many don't keep up with their health and struggle with having a healthy BMI and that the implementation of Training programs that benefit the stamina and can be built with the help of AR and VR scenarios. The CPAT is the physical ability tested that is usually mandated in order to get a better analysis of a candidate. The CPAT is a highly important obstacle an upcoming firefighter must prep for and many have to do extensive prep work in order to pass, so its important to promote a healthy body. -Fixes-

While sometimes fires can be limited to small areas of a structure, wider collateral damage due to smoke, water and burning embers is common. Utility shutoff (such as gas and electricity) is typically an early priority for arriving fire crews. In addition, forcible entry may be required in order to gain access into the structure. Specific procedures(NFPA 704 ) and equipment are needed at a property where hazardous materials are being used or stored.