First responders from Houston to Witset will be taking part in a large-scale emergency training event in Smithers on Friday.
According to the Town, it is one of the largest live emergency response training exercises in Northern BC, bringing together more than 150 emergency personnel from across the region.
The event will take place at the Smithers Regional Airport, simulating a complex and evolving emergency scenario that requires coordinated response across multiple agencies.
It will be designed to develop frontline response capabilities and the coordination of a simulated Emergency Operations Centre.
During the training, there will be an increased first responder presence in Smithers at the Airport, low-flying helicopters flying from there to the fall fairgrounds, and simulated patients being transported to the Bulkley Valley District Hospital.
Residents are asked to stay clear of the designated training zones and to follow any signage or directions provided by on-site personnel.
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