Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and England Airpark Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting personnel successfully conducted their Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-required triennial emergency preparedness exercise.

The exercise included simulated emergency scenarios designed to prepare airport personnel and regional emergency response partners for potential real-world incidents at the airport.

Participating agencies and volunteers took part in the training, including local college students who served as simulated injured passengers.

Airport officials emphasized the importance of exercises of this scale in maintaining emergency response readiness and ensuring the safety of airport personnel, passengers and the surrounding community.

England Airpark and Alexandria International Airport expressed appreciation to the participating agencies and volunteers for their involvement in the training.

Note: All emergency scenarios and injuries depicted in photographs from the exercise were simulated for training purposes.