Fire department to hold emergency training exercise at Nicosia general hospital

The Cyprus Fire Service has announced that it will conduct a planned firefighting and rescue exercise at the Nicosia General Hospital on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The training operation is scheduled to commence at 11:20 am and will involve fire stations from across the Nicosia district.

The exercise is part of the Fire Service's regular educational program, designed to evaluate and improve the operational readiness and coordination of emergency crews during complex incident scenarios. Authorities have confirmed that this is a routine procedure to enhance professional preparedness.

Public members in the vicinity of the hospital should expect to see an increased presence of fire engines and specialized equipment during the specified time. The Fire Service has explicitly stated that there is no cause for public concern, as the operation is strictly controlled and intended for training purposes only.