ifa International Fire Academy

Every ninth kilometre of the Swiss national road network runs underground. And with the 57 km long Gotthard Base Tunnel – from Central Switzerland to Ticino – the longest railway tunnel in the world is currently being constructed. Switzerland is undoubtedly a country of tunnels. And it is home to the International Fire Academy ifa, Europe's leading fire service academy for classroom instruction and practical training in underground transportation facilities.

Here a team of experienced experts delivers the Swiss tunnel deployment training course using a widely-supported educational methodology training concept specially developed for the purpose. In the two unique, gas-fired tunnel training facilities in Balsthal and Lungern, trainees can immediately apply the knowledge they have acquired in realistic scenarios and in so doing convert it into worthwhile experience. Whether it is a fire, a multiple pile-up or an accident involving hazardous goods, the diversity of training options offered is virtually unlimited.

The International Fire Academy ifa is already the training partner of the Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) and Swiss Railways (SBB), not to mention many fire brigades and fire service authorities from the whole of Europe. Perhaps you'll be the next?