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Clemson University

FireReady VR

Lead: Matthew Browning

Keywords: Wildfire preparedness, virtual reality, emergency management, evacuation training, community risk reduction, disaster mitigation

Amount: $200000

Intellectual Property Status: Invention disclosure

Award Date: 08/01/2024

End Date: 07/31/2026

ABSTRACT

FireReady VR™ is an interactive wildfire preparedness simulation designed for emergency managers to educate communities on evacuation challenges and mitigation strategies. The VR experience immerses users in realistic fire scenarios, demonstrating fire spread, evacuation bottlenecks, and home preparation strategies. This tool is designed for B2B adoption by emergency agencies and municipalities, with scalable deployment on VR headsets, tablets, and large screens for public training.

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STRP

Clemson University

FireReady VR

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