Residents being made aware of specialist training

RESIDENTS and businesses are being made aware of upcoming specialist firefighter training taking place in Tamworth town centre this month.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Tamworth Borough Council are working in partnership to enable local firefighters to practice their specialist skills.

The fire service are leading a series of specialist training exercises at Stanhope House high rise on Lichfield Street to simulate various emergency scenarios to better prepare their local teams for real-life situations as and when they come.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Tamworth

Borough Council are making local people aware of the increased activity and presence of emergency vehicles whilst the training is taking place throughout April.

A spokesperson said: “The training exercises will be carefully planned to ensure the safety of the residents and the emergency personnel.

“Residents will be given advance notice of any road or parking restrictions.”

Duncan Cole, station manager at Tamworth Belgrave Community Fire Station, said: “We want to make residents and local businesses aware that crews from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service will be working on training exercises throughout April at Stanhope House in Tamworth.

“The purpose of these exercises is to enhance the skills and readiness of our firefighters and emergency responders.

“A small number of fire appliances and resources may be observed in the area while the exercises are carried out.

“Members of the public will not be involved, and exercise areas will be tightly controlled.”

Rob Barnes, executive director for communities at Tamworth Borough Council, said: “We’re very happy to support Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service with their life saving training.

“We’re urging residents not to be alarmed or worried whilst the training exercises are taking place.

“The aim of these exercises is to benefit the wider community and to better prepare our town’s emergency responders, making sure they are continuously well trained for different real-life emergency scenarios.

“We understand that there may be temporary inconveniences, but we kindly ask for your cooperation and understanding during this time.”

If you have any questions, contact Tamworth Belgrave Community Fire Station on 01785 898 020.