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CA Fire Department Using VR as Recruitment Tool

Oct. 30, 2021

The Sacramento Fire Department is set to begin using virtual reality simulations of a fire, a vehicle extrication and a ladder climb as a recruiting tool.

Video from CBS Sacramento.

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Development of a digital business card and a QR code has benefited the department in its recruiting efforts. Those who are interested in joining the department experience a much more expedited application experience compared with what’s required from the online system.

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