Airport Drill Tests Emergency Crash Response
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Emergency crews from across mid-Missouri took part in a full-scale training exercise at Columbia Regional Airport, simulating the response to a plane crash. Agencies including the Columbia Fire Department, Boone Health, and Southern Boone Fire Protection District participated in the drill, which involved volunteer “victims” to create a realistic mass casualty scenario.
Columbia Fire Captain Wayne Cummins said teams first assessed fire risks before assisting simulated patients and coordinating hospital transport. “We organized them and got them where they needed to go,” he said.
Airport Manager Mike Parks said the drill helps emergency responders become familiar with the airport layout and response procedures. Per FAA guidelines, airports must hold such exercises every three years.
The simulation comes amid heightened public concern over aviation safety following recent incidents nationwide. After the drill, agencies met privately to review their performance and discuss ways to improve coordination and response in future emergencies.
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