Simulação de incêndio virtual: uma proposta de inovação no treinamento de combate a incêndio no CBMAM

Abstract

This work proposes the implementation of a Virtual Fire Simulator as an innovation in the firefighting training of the Military Fire Department of Amazonas (CBMAM). Currently, CBMAM training follows conventional standards that, although indispensable (such as the use of simulator containers and the "Smoke House"), involve high risks to the professionals' health, elevated logistical costs (water, fuel, vehicles), and generate environmental impacts due to the emission of toxic gases. The study identifies the FLAIM Trainer simulator, originally from Australia, as a reference model, as it uses Virtual Reality (VR) and haptic technologies to create scenarios of high realism, immersion, and interactivity, eliminating direct risks and reducing costs. VR acts directly in the improvement of the firefighter's Situational Awareness (SA), essential for decision-making under stress, by allowing the repetitive and safe practice of techniques in diverse environments (structural, industrial, forest). The final objective is to modernize the training process, ensuring