Last Wednesday morning, 24th May, residents and business owners will have heard the lights and sirens of an emergency action plan, across emergency response agencies including the NSW Police, NSW Fire Brigade, Rural Fire Service, NSW Ambulance, SES, Red Cross and Lismore City Council.

A Lismore City Council spokesperson said “It’s all part of Council’s ongoing commitment to safety and preparedness. The exercise aimed to test specific aspects of the Airports Emergency Plan.”
The primary goal was to coordinate these organisations in line with the Airport’s Emergency Plan and assess the adequacy of the procedures and facilities provided.

Council’s Chief Operating Officer Brendan Logan said this important safety exercise emphasises the airport’s commitment to preparedness and emergency response.
“The exercise [was] designed to replicate a realistic scenario, enabling all agencies to showcase their response capabilities and ensure seamless coordination.

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We are confident that this exercise will further enhance our emergency response capabilities,” he said. The exercise included activities such as ‘making safe’ procedures, simulated emergency
egress, medical interventions and foam blanket practice.

To create a realistic scenario, a Beechcraft Baron aircraft with simulated damage was used in the exercise. Actors and mannequins then simulated specific injuries. The exercise took place on the airport runway, requiring a temporary closure for a period of three hours.

The emergency exercise is an essential component of Lismore Regional Airport’s commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards. The insights gained from this exercise will contribute to the continuous improvement of emergency response procedures, ensuring the safety of all airport users.