1959
The Fire Service takes over RAF Moreton in Marsh, renaming it the ‘Home Office Fire Training Centre’
1966
The Home Secretary announces the relaunch as the ‘Fire Service Technical College’ with a focus on practical scenario training
1968
First Commandant Harry Judge envisages the College as a huge opportunity to build a world-class establishment that would last long into the future
1974
Official opening by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 17 May
1976
The College’s building works are completed, including the planting of 80,000 trees
1981
The College becomes the home of training for senior members of the UK Fire Service when the Senior Staff College in Dorking closes
2006
The Princess Royal, Patron of the Firefighters Memorial Trust, visits the College to unveil a memorial plaque dedicated to Lady Cuthbert, who led the women’s fire brigade during World War II
2013
Capita plc acquires the College from Department for Communities and Local Government, bringing fresh investment and a new strategy and approach
2014
40th anniversary celebration attended by The Princess Royal
Annual World Rescue Challenge held at the College
2015
New state-of-the art Breathing Apparatus training facility opened in partnership with leading technology provider Dräger
UKFRS United Kingdom Rescue Challenge takes place at the College
College becomes first centre in Europe to achieve Pro Board accreditation to certify to the US based National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards
2016
The College, Chief Fire Officers Association and Fire Industries Association form a new partnership to help the UKFRS share research and innovation