A section of Mackay Airport was turned into the scene of a mock emergency on Thursday, June 26, as multiple agencies came together for a large-scale training exercise simulating an aircraft incident.
Emergency services ‘responded’ to the exercise scenario, performing their regular roles and responsibilities. More than 120 personnel were expected to take part, including a number of volunteers who ‘role played’ injured passengers.
Mackay Airport Head of Operations Adrian Miles said full-field exercises provided valuable insights for participating agencies, airport stakeholders and the wider aviation industry.
“Safety is our number one priority. Exercises such as this enable airports and participating agencies to assess and improve emergency response processes, and provide an opportunity for agencies and stakeholders to collaborate and share their procedures and knowledge,” he said.
“Mackay Airport holds a full field exercise every two years, in compliance with Civil Aviation Safety Regulations.
“We hold tabletop exercises on the alternate years.
“The exercise examines how various agencies and organisations may respond to an emergency incident, like the one modelled in the scenario.”
A raft of agencies was involved in the exercise at Mackay Airport, including Queensland Police Service, Queensland Ambulance Service, Queensland Fire Department, Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting Service, State Emergency Service, Australian Red Cross, Mackay Health and Hospital Service, airlines and more.
More than 120 personnel took part in a large-scale emergency exercise at Mackay Airport, where multiple agencies simulated a coordinated response to a fictional aircraft incident. Photo supplied
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