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In this research, you will be asked to assume the role of a firefighter by playing a high-fidelity virtual reality (VR) firefighting simulator. You will need to wear firefighter gear, carry a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), a head-mounted VR display, a nozzle connected to a hose line that provides a realistic reaction force, and a heat suit with heat generation components. Additionally, you will connect a sensor to your chest to capture your heart rate.

First, you will receive training to carry out firefighting tasks in the simulator (around 15 minutes). After training, you will watch an instructional video explaining the mission's goals and measures that will be taken during and after the simulation. After watching the video, you will be quizzed to test your understanding of the mission. The simulation will take around 15-20 min to be completed. During the simulation, you will be asked to answer some questions about your knowledge of aspects of the situation as you perceive them at that point in time. At the end of the simulation, you will be asked to complete surveys about your perceived workload and situation awareness (SA).