News
02.05.2012
New member of staff: Kay-Uwe Himstedt
As of 1st May 2012 the International Fire Academy has enlarged its staff again.
Kay-Uwe Himstedt is an experienced fire fighter who will complete the team of trainers at ifa. With immediate effect...
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LUF60 test in tunnel training facilities
Once again the International Fire Academy ifa was able to welcome guests from the neighbouring country of Austria.
On this occasion, the...
moreInfrastructure
In the same way that underground transportation facilities can have such varied layouts, the variety of possible deployment scenarios available here is just as big. Our two unique tunnel training facilities at our Balsthal and Lungern sites enable you to replicate virtually all conceivable situations and train under extremely realistic conditions. A training car park that is partially underground neatly rounds off the range of possible scenarios.
But firstly you have to learn the theory before you can put things into practice. Our fire academy has a comprehensive infrastructure for this purpose with a tactics centre, training trails and teaching facilities. And as some courses last several days, you can relax in modern accommodation facilities with double rooms, recreation room, cafeteria and bar.





