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Wide view of the NC Emergency Training Center’s swift-water rescue area with concrete training structures, rushing water channels, stairs, and blue water obstacles.

Barnhill delivered the state-of-the-art NC Emergency Training Center (ETC) in Stanly County, North Carolina, for the North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the North Carolina Air National Guard Fire & Emergency Services (NCANG F&ES). Using the design-build delivery method, Barnhill worked closely with Boomerang Design to bring together design and construction expertise to create a highly specialized campus built around the unique demands of emergency response training.

The NC ETC was purpose-built to provide first responders with realistic, secure, and effective training environments that closely replicate the challenges they may encounter in the field. Every structure, simulator, and system throughout the campus was carefully designed and constructed to support hands-on training while maintaining high standards for safety, performance, and environmental responsibility.

The facility brings multiple state agencies together in one advanced training environment and provides critical opportunities for first responders from across North Carolina and beyond. Training capabilities include swift water rescue, urban flood response, aircraft firefighting, and other complex emergency scenarios, allowing responders to develop and strengthen skills in conditions that closely mirror real-world emergencies.

Through a collaborative design-build approach, Barnhill and Boomerang delivered a one-of-a-kind facility that will help prepare first responders to respond safely and effectively when communities need them most.

  • Participants conduct swift-water rescue training in a rushing water channel with blue obstacles at the NC Emergency Training Center.
  • Rescue trainees in protective gear practice rope-assisted swift-water rescue techniques in a rushing water channel at the NC Emergency Training Center.
  • Rescue trainees practice swift-water techniques with ropes in a rushing water channel beside concrete training structures at the NC Emergency Training Center.
Participants conduct swift-water rescue training in a rushing water channel with blue obstacles at the NC Emergency Training Center.
Rescue trainees in protective gear practice rope-assisted swift-water rescue techniques in a rushing water channel at the NC Emergency Training Center.
Rescue trainees practice swift-water techniques with ropes in a rushing water channel beside concrete training structures at the NC Emergency Training Center.
Rescue trainees navigate a red inflatable boat through a water training channel at the NC Emergency Training Center.
Water rescue training area at the NC Emergency Training Center featuring a swift-water channel and concrete training structures.
Aircraft rescue and firefighting training area at the NC Emergency Training Center with flames surrounding a simulated aircraft prop and fire rescue vehicles nearby.
Aircraft rescue training prop with controlled flames, water spray, smoke, and a fire rescue vehicle at the NC Emergency Training Center.
Full-scale aircraft rescue training prop at the NC Emergency Training Center with a fire rescue vehicle and elevated training platform nearby.
Interior of the NC Emergency Training Center aircraft rescue training prop with steel walls, stairs, platforms, and multiple training compartments.
Interior of an aircraft rescue training prop with rows of simulated passenger seats inside a steel aircraft cabin.
Main entrance to the NC Emergency Training Center with the facility sign, training building, American and North Carolina flags, and a red emergency response vehicle.
Interior equipment bay at the NC Emergency Training Center with rescue boats, a trailer, utility vehicle, storage containers, and emergency response gear.
Wide view of the NC Emergency Training Center’s swift-water rescue area with concrete training structures, rushing water channels, stairs, and blue water obstacles.
Urban rescue training area at the NC Emergency Training Center with multi-level concrete structures, exterior stairs, elevated platforms, and a simulated streetscape.
Interior of a concrete training structure at the NC Emergency Training Center with rushing water flowing through door and window openings.
Classroom at the NC Emergency Training Center with rows of tables and chairs, presentation screen, podium, and large overhead door.

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