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GAME TIME Interactive role playing challenge simulates high rise fire FM Global s Fire Perilocity Simulation is a new interactive online learning course available to clients In the simulation clients assume the role of building manager for Sky line Tower a 20 story office building Their primary responsibility is to minimize prop erty loss during an emergency Prior to the emergency participants have a chance to explore various floors to familiarize themselves with the building When the fire starts the building manager must make split second decisions to contain the emergency and reduce property dam age and injuries These decisions include ensuring the fire pump is in operation and switched to automatic start and confirming fire protection valves are open The outcome of the fire and the success of the manager is evaluated by the media via a front page news story We want to provide clients with every opportunity to help them minimize their losses during an emergency says Karen Freedman vice president and manager of enterprise learning at FM Global We hope clients never have to deal with this kind of emergency but if they do we want them to have the knowledge they need to do the right thing at the right time Since its release Fire Perilocity has earned a positive response from clients One senior executive noted For someone who doesn t work with pumps valves and sprin klers on a regular basis this simulation was a reminder as to what needs to be done in a fire emergency I even ran through the simulation a second time to reinforce the right decisions Fire Perilocity is designed for prop erty managers facility personnel and other staff members of all occupancies charged with responding to a fire emer gency The course is available to clients of FM Global and Affiliated FM and accessible at training fmglobal com 66 offices worldwide Admitted policies in 118 countries 40 of employees outside North America 110 000 field inspections in 142 different countries How global is FM Global