Our purpose-built training centre is located at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters at Barmston Mere, Sunderland. It offers world-class facilities, as well as unique conference spaces, including:
- Meeting rooms
- ICT Training room
- Multimedia Studio and Editing Suite
- Changing facilities
- Utilities, including laundry, ICT room, muster bay, drying room and cloakroom
- Disabled access throughout, including two lifts
- 85-seat restaurant
Our advanced training facilities are designed to provide realistic and cutting-edge fire and rescue simulations:
Innovative Fire Behaviour Training Facility
U-shaped design with integrated carbon capture technology for eco-conscious training.
Realistic Compartment Fire Simulations
Two large-scale structures, including a ship and a high-rise building, recreate authentic fire conditions using carbonaceous materials.
Railway and Tunnel Training
Full-size railway carriage and tunnel for comprehensive incident response exercises.
23-Metre Steel Pylon
Ideal for high-level rope rescue and complex scenario-based training.
Six-Storey Training Tower
Equipped with state-of-the-art rope rescue training capabilities.
Spacious Lecture and Debriefing Rooms
Two large lecture rooms and two hot debriefing rooms to analyse and enhance team performance.
Comprehensive Vehicle Facilities
Six-bay garage with an integrated briefing room, wash-down area, and fuel delivery bay featuring an integral interceptor.
Equipment Servicing and Workshop
Dedicated space to service up to 30 breathing apparatus sets.
Convenient Restroom Facilities
Designed for comfort and convenience during training sessions.
Our Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) training facilities include:
Multi-functional multi-storey rigs
Floodable basement
Lecture room
Delegates can also practice critical decision-making in a safe and immersive environment with our fantastic incident command suite.