Innovative models of fire brigade training in China and Japan: digital experience of conducting exercises

the relevance of the study presented in the article is due to the growing complexity and scale of man-made disasters and natural fires in the modern world. In order to improve the effectiveness of firefighters’ response, developed countries are forced to constantly improve the methods of education and training of firefighters, including through the introduction of advanced digital technologies. and actively use digital tools to train fire service personnel. The analysis of the innovative experience of China and Japan is of some value in improving the efficiency of fire protection in Russia. The research goal is to identify and analyze innovative models for training the personnel of the fire services of China and Japan. The objectives of the study are to consider the technologies used, training methods and evaluate the effectiveness of the digital experience of conducting exercises of fire protection units in China and Japan. The study methodology is based on a systematic approach, within the framework of which such general scientific methods as synthesis, analysis, systematization and formal-logical approach were used. The study also involved a number of special methods: historiographical analysis of scientific literature and methods of descriptive analysis. Based on the results, the following conclusions were formulated: China and Japan are actively introducing digital technologies in the training of firefighters, and the most popular innovations are virtual and augmented reality simulators, which allow you to simulate fire incidents, as well as develop decision-making and teamwork skills in a safe environment.

virtual reality, augmented reality, fire protection, firefighting, innovative technologies