Fire and rescue crews have been praised for their professionalism and preparedness during a recent visit by county councillors.
The visit to West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service’s Platinum House took place on Tuesday, August 18, during a spell of hot, dry weather that has led to a rise in outdoor fires and record levels of wildfire activity across the UK.
Councillor Tracie Bangert, Cabinet Member for Community Support, Fire and Rescue, said: "This was a fantastic opportunity to see first-hand the exceptional facilities and different types of training available for our firefighters, particularly during what has been an incredibly busy period for those on the frontline.
"We were all incredibly impressed by what we saw and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about the vital work carried out by West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service every day.
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"Meeting firefighters and seeing their training up close gave us a real appreciation of the professionalism, dedication and expertise they bring to the role, often in challenging and demanding circumstances."
Members toured Platinum House’s live fire training building and immersive incident command suite, gaining insight into the realistic scenarios used to prepare crews for emergencies.
They also experienced the aerial ladder platform, giving them a different perspective of the site and an insight into the expertise needed to use the specialist equipment.
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