Fire Service Set To Carry Out High-Rise Training Exercise In Bognor

Saturday, 12 October 2024 13:21

By Dominic Kureen @WriteOnDom

Firefighters will complete a live training exercise at Fitzleet House in Bognor Regis to test their procedures in the event of a major incident.

On Monday (14 October) residents will see smoke issuing from the seventh floor as crews simulate a fire with someone trapped inside the high-rise building.

Six fire engines and several officers will be in the area from 7pm until 9pm.

Richard Munday, Station Manager at Bognor Fire Station, said:

“This prominent building can be seen for miles across the Sussex countryside, so we’re keen to make people aware that there is no cause for alarm should they see a large emergency service presence in the area, or smoke issuing from the premises.

“Fire crews regularly carry out theoretical training and are well versed in understanding the nuances and varying risks of the buildings in their station areas.

"Being able to train in a realistic environment offers additional insights which are valuable for our crews."

Throughout the exercise firefighters will immerse themselves in the training scenario and work together to resolve the mock incident.

The aim is to test the policies that are currently in place for incidents involving this block of flats.

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