JACKSONVILLE – The Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is conducting a full-scale aviation disaster exercise on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Airports are required by the Federal …
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JACKSONVILLE – The Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) is conducting a full-scale aviation disaster exercise on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Airports are required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct this exercise once every three years.
More than 25 different agencies from Northeast Florida will respond to a simulated aircraft accident as they would in a real emergency, including firefighting and rescue equipment, emergency medical services and law enforcement agencies. 250 volunteer role players and an aircraft simulator will be used for training purposes. This is only an exercise, and it’s not open to the public.
The airport will remain open during this exercise and airport operations will not be affected. Roadblocks will be in place temporarily on Pecan Park Road between Terrell Road and Woodwings Road.
This exercise provides the hands-on training necessary for airport personnel and local emergency organizations to practice and prepare for a mutual aid response in the event of a major aircraft disaster at JAX.
