Drill held at Multan Airport to evaluate preparedness for aircraft-related incidents
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has
conducted a full-scale emergency response exercise at Multan International Airport
to evaluate preparedness for aircraft-related incidents and strengthen
coordination among emergency services.
Held on Thursday in line with International
Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards, the exercise tested
communication procedures, rescue capabilities and the deployment of resources
during a simulated aviation emergency.
The drill began with a fuel-firefighting demonstration involving the PAA’s
specialised fire tenders before progressing to a simulated aircraft crash and
large-scale passenger evacuation.
Emergency response teams from the Edhi Foundation, Rescue 1122 and the
airport authority participated in the operation, alongside personnel from
Pakistan Army Aviation, local fire brigades and ambulances from public
hospitals.
During the simulated incident, a fire broke out following a mock aircraft
crash landing, prompting rescue teams to evacuate 70 passengers. The evacuation
and rescue operation was completed within 15 minutes.
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Chief Fire Officer Aslam Rizvi led the exercise, which was designed to
assess the effectiveness of emergency procedures and the ability of
participating agencies to respond quickly to a critical incident.
The participation of multiple agencies enabled airport authorities to
evaluate coordination between firefighting, medical assistance and rescue teams
under simulated emergency conditions.
Such exercises form an important part of airport safety management, helping
identify operational gaps and improve the readiness of personnel responsible
for responding to aircraft accidents and other emergencies.
The PAA conducted the drill as part of its efforts to strengthen emergency
preparedness and maintain safety procedures in accordance with international
civil aviation requirements.
Source: Dawn