The new recruits are learning to tackle a range of challenges from saving flood victims to rescuing casualties from high-rise buildings.
The couple were also taken a short distance across the 50-acre site of the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service Learning and Development College, outside Cookstown in Co Tyrone, in the red engine, but travelled at a sedate pace.
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Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service welcomed the Prince and Princess of Wales to its new state-of-the-art Learning & Development College, outside Cookstown in Co. Tyrone Photo: William Cherry/Presseye
18. Presseye Ltd, Belfast, Northern Ireland -14th October 2025 Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service welcomed the Prince and Princess of Wales to its new state-of-the-art Learning & Development College, outside Cookstown in Co. Tyrone. The Royal visitors observed live demonstrations that reflect real -life emergency scenarios, including flood water rescues and rope rescues and they also had a short Royal trip in a Fire appliance. Photo William Cherry/Presseye NORTHERN IRELAND FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE News Release 14 October 2025 Royal Visit – “a proud and unforgettable day for our Service” Chief Fire Officer Today, Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) warmly welcomed the Prince and Princess of Wales to its new state-of-the-art Learning & Development College, outside Cookstown in Co. Tyrone. The Prince and Princess met with Chief Fire & Rescue Officer Aidan Jennings, Health Minister Mike Nesbitt, Trainee Firefighters and a range of support and operational employees, gaining an insight to the breadth of roles within NIFRS that help keep people safe. The royal visitors observed live demonstrations that reflect real-life emergency scenarios, including flood water rescues and rope rescues, showcasing how the college is equipping personnel with the skills, resilience and expertise to respond to emergencies. Sparking much excitement was the royal visitors throwing lines at a water rescue and taking a short royal trip in a Fire Appliance on the 50-acre site. The visit coincided with Fire Safety Week which emphasises the importance of fire safety in the home and keeping those most at risk in our community safe from fire. NIFRS Chief Fire & Rescue Officer Aidan Jennings said: “Welcoming the Prince and Princess of Wales to our Learning & Development College truly was a proud and unforgettable day for our Service and fitting that it occurred during Fire Safety Week. “With a one team ethos in NIFRS, our personnel work together to help make Northern Ireland a
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service welcomed the Prince and Princess of Wales to its new state-of-the-art Learning & Development College, outside Cookstown in Co. Tyrone Photo: William Cherry/Presseye