EVERETT—Paine Field Airport will conduct a full‐scale emergency drill on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to noon.
The exercise will simulate an actual aircraft accident and will involve the coordination of several agencies, including Airport staff and firefighters, Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Airport unit, Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management, local area hospitals, mutual aid units from Everett Fire, Mukilteo Fire, South Snohomish Fire, and Snohomish Regional Fire; ambulances from AMR and Northwest Ambulance, Airlift Northwest, SNO911 dispatch center, Alaska Airlines, Northwest Chapter of the American Red Cross, Support 7, and various federal agencies.
To achieve a high level of realism, the emergency drill will include the use of smoke around the Airport’s Boeing 727 training aircraft. Many emergency vehicles, including fire trucks and ambulances, will also be visible in the vicinity of the exercise area, along with volunteers wearing makeup to simulate injuries.
No operational delays or impact to the traveling public are expected.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations mandate airports with commercial service to conduct full‐scale emergency drills every three years, with annual tabletop exercises in the off years.
- WHAT: FAA‐required full‐scale airport emergency drill
- WHEN: Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to noon
- WHERE: Paine Field Fire Department, 10630 36th Pl W., Everett
Video from 2022 Full-Scale Emergency Drill
Below are highlights from Paine Field – Snohomish County Airport’s full-scale emergency drill in May 2022. Check out the full story here.
About Paine Field Airport
Owned and operated by Snohomish County, Paine Field Airport is a vital economic driver for the region. Located about 30 miles north of downtown Seattle, Paine Field offers top‐notch aviation facilities and services.
The airport is home to a diverse range of aircraft, from recreational planes to commercial jets, and boasts the newest commercial airport terminal in Washington state: Seattle Paine Field Passenger Terminal. Privately‐owned and operated, the commercial air terminal connects the Puget Sound to a dozen western destinations, making it a convenient hub for travelers.
With its strategic location and proximity to major cities like Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond, Paine Field plays a crucial role in supporting the region’s air transportation needs.
SOURCE: Paine Field Airport
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
