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Has anyone experienced any of these training methods? Please share with the class.

Another training method is the role play. In my county, the local Fire Department has a two-story building in the field next to the Technical College. It is set on fire, and the firemen put it out using what theylearned in training. It is a real fire and can be dangerous. After this role play, the trainees are brought back together to debrief and get feedback.

Another role play that I have been a part of is the one in which our local government in conjunction with the hospitals, Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue, Utilities, etc., simulate a terrorist attack. All the entities practice chain of command, triage, procedures, etc. On a fun note, they hire students from the local community college to be victims of an attack. These victims are bandaged and treated. Again, after the role-play everyone debriefs and decides what has to be improved.