About 150 first responders were in Smithers from Burns Lake to Witset for a simulated mass-emergency training exercise.
The airport exercise is held every two years with actors playing the victims and bystanders.
“The purpose is to make sure we are fully prepared for any incident that may happen in our area,” said Samantha LeBlanc, Communication and Engagement Officer.
She adds this is also to help the town connect with other emergency partners in the region.
A plane crash at the Smithers Airport was used as a mock emergency using Smithers Fire’s training plane.
“We are a transportation hub so there is a lot of different scenarios that may happen,” LeBlanc said.
According to the town, this was one of the largest training exercises held in Northern BC.
Along with being an exercise for emergency crews, town staff took part in a mock Emergency Operations Centre event around the incident.
“We are very thankful for our community partners who came and joined in on this,” LeBlanc added.
Last fall, a mock train derailment was held which is also hosted on a two-year schedule.
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