Burning rubber, thick smoke, chemical vapors…these are just some of the extreme sensory experiences that military and first responders face. Inexperience dealing with these dangerous and potentially life-threating situations can reduce effectiveness and even cause physiological trauma. How do we … [Read more...]
Incorporating Scent Effects Into Training: Which Smell Generator Do You Need?
First responders, military personnel and hazmat teams are often exposed to irritating and potentially dangerous odors. Malodors can be disorienting, nauseating or possibly provide a clue to other hazards. Incorporating a SensoryCo smell generator into training with safe, yet realistic scent effects … [Read more...]
Scent for Law Enforcement Training
Law enforcement officers are often put in the position of entering a space without knowing exactly what they will encounter. This puts them at great risk for bodily harm and exposure to toxic substances. They are also exposed to a variety of odors that may be overwhelming or dangerous. It is vital … [Read more...]
SensoryCo assists TEEX at Disaster City for a TX-TF1 FSE in April 2012
It’s about making things more real. When SensoryCo and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) paired up at the end of April in 2012 to incorporate the scents of nitric acid and GCS (a generic WMD, gaseous-like smell), we found ourselves amongst the rubble and residuals of … [Read more...]