BeaverFit delivers fire training facility for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service
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The BeaverFit team were commissioned to enhance the reactive capabilities of the fire officers ensuring that they are better prepared to face a wide range of challenges that come with modern firefighting.
The carbonaceous facility has been designed to improve the fire team’s mental and physical reactive capabilities allowing them to train for as many risks as possible, maximising preparation and minimising uncertainty. The facility contains multiple training options, offering the Suffolk Fire and Rescue team critical, simulative realistic training scenarios that simulate real-life emergency situations.
BeaverFit designed, manufactured and installed the multi-storey hyper-realistic carbonaceous facility in just a few weeks. It comprises of high-temperature burn chambers, roof and staircase gantries, heatproof block flooring and modular internal structures to enable a multitude of practical training activities including flash over, backdraught and working at heights.
Tom Beaver, Managing Director of BeaverFit, said: "We are delighted to have worked with Suffolk Fire and Rescue to create this groundbreaking carbonaceous facility.
"Our aim was to provide a realistic and immersive training environment for firefighters that would help them to develop the skills and confidence needed to react and respond effectively to emergencies. We believe that this facility will play a key role in enhancing the training capabilities of Suffolk Fire and Rescue and will have a positive impact on their ability to protect and serve their community."
Ben Woodfield, Breathing Apparatus (BA) and Tactical Firefighting Lead, Suffolk Fire and Rescue, added: "We take immense pride in the fire training facility at Suffolk Fire and Rescue, which was brought to life through a remarkable collaboration with BeaverFit.
"This state-of-the-art facility empowers us to excel in various critical areas, including working at height, handling carbonaceous environments, and honing our expertise in breathing apparatus. It stands as a valuable asset to our department, reflecting our dedication to professionalism, training and the safety of our community.”
The Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service will benefit from real-life exercises, in practical scenarios such as live-action and situational activities. Alongside this, the carbonaceous facility will allow the department to offer the best possible training to their recruits and further advance their fire officers skills and reactive capability.
BeaverFit SOE is a specialist in the design, manufacture and distribution of training equipment for the military and security industries.
