Prince and Princess of Wales in visit to Cookstown

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.

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.