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US Fire Department Launches VR Training Programme

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The money went into purchasing virtual reality (VR) software created by the Australian company EmergiSim, with headsets costing much less by comparison that are available to buy from Amazon for $199. Clackamas Fire District is the second-ever fire department in the country to implement EnergiSim’s VR programme.

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Walmart Using Black Friday VR Simulator To Train Staff

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When they said we were going to be using VR for training, I thought it was brilliant,” said Sean Gough, Academy facilitator at the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma store. Both Lowes and Amazon are already taking their own unique approaches towards embracing VR as well. Could we be seeing the dawn of VR in retail and shopping?

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These 8 athletes win the award for Twitter excellence

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If I were in Oklahoma City, I don't know if I'd be flattered or offended by that. SEE ALSO: Apple and Amazon are changing the way we watch live sports. This was Maxwell's response to the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA title in 2021. If he has his way, the Jazz will never get a trophy. Tweet may have been deleted.