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Getting Started

To download the Virtual Fire Safety Environment program:

  1. Verify that you meet the Computer Requirements for Worldwide Courses. Because VFSE is a .exe file, you may need administrative rights on your device.
  2. Download the appropriate version of VFSE for your device.

Step 1

Download VFSE

Download the FireSafetyVirtualEnvironment_Windows.zip file by choosing your course from the list below. The download will begin automatically and may take a few minutes depending on your internet connection.

SFTY 365 Download
SFTY 570 Download

Step 2

Locate Download

Windows Explorer Downloads with FireSafetyVirtualEnvironment_Windows.zip highlighted

Locate and open the downloaded FireSafetyVirtualEnvironment_Windows.zip file to open the zip folder.

Step 3

Extract Zip

Windows Explorer with Compressed Folder Tools selected and Extract All button highlighted

Select Extract all in the File Explorer.

Step 4

Extract Location

Windows Extract Compressed Folders screen with Browse and Extract buttons highlighted

Select the location you want the folder extracted to by selecting Browse... then select Extract. Note: Extracting the files may take a few minutes.

Step 5

Run VFSE

Windows Explorer with FireSafetyVirtualEnvironment_Windows folder open and FireSafetyVirtualLearningEnvironment_Windows.exe highlighted

From the extracted folder, open the FireSafetyVirtualEnvironment_Windows folder.

Locate and open the FireSafetyVirtualLearningEnvironment_Windows.exe file to launch the program.

Step 6

Run Anyway

Windows Firewall Page with More Info button highlighted Windows Firewall Page with Run Anyway button highlighted

Depending on your computer's firewall settings, you may get an alert saying the program is not recognized. Select More info then Run anyway.

Note: This step is only required the first time you launch VFSE.

You're now ready to explore VFSE! Refer to the FAQs for answers to common VFSE questions.

Step 1

Download Zip

Download the FireSafety_MacOS_App.zip file by choosing your course from the list below. The download will begin automatically and may take a few minutes depending on your internet connection.

SFTY 365 Download
SFTY 570 Download

Step 2

Locate Download

Mac Downloads page with the downloading FireSafety_MacOS_App file highlighted

Locate the downloading FireSafety_MacOS_App.zip file - once fully downloaded, the app file will automatically extract from the zip file.

Step 3

Running App

Mac Downloads page with FireSafety_MacOS_App.app highlighted

Open the FireSafety_MacOS_App.app file to launch the program. You will see the app logo 'bouncing' in the dock, indicating that the app is opening.

Step 4

Approve App

Mac Firewall screen with Open button highlighted

Depending on your device settings, you may be prompted to approve the app. If necessary, select Open from any security alert.

Note: If the security alert doesn't give you the option to open the app, try opening the app by right-clicking the icon and selecting Open.

You're now ready to explore VFSE! Refer to the FAQs for answers to common VFSE questions.

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This page was last updated May 12, 2025