Bengaluru airport becomes first in South Asia to commission Rosenbauer firefighting simulator; All you need to know about-

 

According to the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), with this simulator, firefighters can train in a realistic environment and master the tactical use of the Rosenbauer panther trucks and operate high reach extendable turrets (HRET) for the extreme aircraft fire emergencies.

 

 

The advanced facilities will be available for firefighters from the other airports, state fire departments and the defence forces also.

A BIAL spokesperson said, “The simulator provides incident commanders, crew commanders and lead firefighters an opportunity to gain experience in the tactical use of CFTs through turret control and application of firefighting agents, command and control, vehicle operation and basic driving and positioning skills. The simulator has a cockpit that matches every detail of the Rosenbauer fire truck, providing a realistic experience in the operation of CFTs, including all operating controls, from the steering wheel to turret control, projected through multiple 55″ HD screens.”