West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

Aims

The training is aimed at:

• firefighters aspiring to take on leadership roles
• current fire service officers'  to refresh and hone incident command knowledge

The course aims to:

• provide and improve effective leadership in critical moments
• enable services to prioritise firefighter and public safety

Benefits

The course provides:

• practical experience - training replicates real fire scenarios
• expert instruction by fire service professionals
• confidence and preparedness for incident command
• strong leadership development - improving core skills and decision making abilities
• improved team dynamics - clearer communication and coordinated action for efficient operations
• increased operational performance - better decision making improves response times, reduces risks and provides effective incident resolution

Details

You can attend level 1 or level 2 of our industry leading training.

You will:

• practice real-world scenarios by training in simulated emergencies
• practice high-pressure events
• develop skills in critical incident command including teamwork, leadership, and resource management
• gain valuable insight and reflect on your actions and decisions in the simulation
• build self-awareness and improve future decision making

Location

Training takes place at Platinum House, Horsham Fire Station.

This is a centre of excellence housing extended virtual reality (XVR) technology to simulate emergencies and high pressure situations.

Dates

For information about availability, contact our team.

Cost and booking

For information about costs or to book a place, contact our team.

Incident command video

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