Gateway Center Hosts Emergency Response Training
Albuquerque – The primary mission of Gateway Center is to uplift the most vulnerable in our community through key supports. This includes utilizing a portion of the building for trainings that directly impact and support our community.
With more than 570,000 square feet of space, Gateway Center serves as an ideal space for training.
Over the last six weeks, Albuquerque Fire Rescue and the Albuquerque Police Department utilized the east wing of Gateway Center for active shooter training. This included training on responding to a crisis and treating patients.
730 Firefighters and 480 Police Officers went through the training.
“Gateway Center is a versatile location. It allows us to train in a very realistic setting with law enforcement, and better prepare us if we ever have to respond to this type of situation in the city,” said Capt. Daniel French, Albuquerque Fire Rescue.
“Gateway Center is the City’s second-largest building. While most of this space is used for vital services, we have the opportunity to leverage a few floors for training that benefits our community,” said Gateway Operations Officer Jennifer McDonald.
Because of the size of Gateway Center, these trainings do not disrupt any services being offered.
“At the Center of Gateway Center’s mission is community,” said Mayor Tim Keller. each of these trainings is building a stronger, more informed response for our entire community.”
“Gateway Center is a versatile location. It allows us to train in a very realistic setting with law enforcement, and better prepare us if we ever have to respond to this type of situation in the city,” said Capt. Daniel French, Albuquerque Fire Rescue.
About 75 trainings have been held at the Gateway Center over the last year.