Step Inside the Cutting-Edge NIFRS Training College

The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) has officially opened its new £50 million state-of-the-art Learning & Development College, outside Cookstown. Supported by the Northern Ireland Executive and the Department of Health, the facility offers immersive training environments and specialist simulation spaces that reflect real-life emergency scenarios.

Revolutionizing Training Methods

NIFRS Chief Fire & Rescue Officer Aidan Jennings emphasized the importance of the college in enhancing emergency incident intervention and resolution. The college signifies a new era of continuous learning and development for NIFRS personnel.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Phase 2 of the college includes various specialized facilities such as a flood water rescue facility, a training warehouse, a call out village, and more. The completion of Phase 1 in 2019 marked the inauguration of tactical firefighting facilities at the site.

Dedication to Safety

First Minister Michelle O’Neill praised the new Learning and Development College for providing world-class training experiences for firefighters, acknowledging their selfless efforts in ensuring public safety and saving lives.

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