Full scale emergency mock drill conducted at the Pune airport
The exercise was aimed at evaluating the preparedness, response coordination, and operational efficiency of all stakeholders in handling a real-time aviation emergency scenario.
The simulated situation involved detection of smoke in the cockpit of a dummy incoming aircraft. Upon receipt of this information, the Airport Emergency Plan was immediately activated, and alerts were disseminated to all relevant stakeholders.
Multiple emergency centres were established swiftly to manage the incident, including the Emergency Control Centre (ECC), Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), Emergency Control Room (ECR), Survivors Reception Centre (SRC), Crew Reception Centre (CRC), Friends and Relatives Reception Centre (FRRC), Reunion Area (RA), Rendezvous Point (RP), and a dedicated Media Centre.
A passenger coach was also stationed to simulate aircraft, ensuring realism in the response efforts.
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Following the alert, firefighting units from the Indian Air Force (IAF) Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) services, along with fire brigades from PMC, PMRDA, and PCMC, responded immediately to the scene. The simulated fires were extinguished efficiently and rescue operations were carried out to evacuate dummy passengers. Medical teams from the Airport Health Organization (APHO), district medical services, and local hospitals administered first aid on-site and transported the injured to designated hospitals.
Survivors were guided to the appropriate reception centres for further care and support.
The drill witnessed active participation and coordination among various airport-based agencies including the Indian Air Force (IAF), Airports Authority of India (AAI), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Immigration, Airlines, Ground Handling Agencies (GHA), and APHO. In addition, critical support was extended by agencies from the city of Pune and surrounding regions such as the PMC, PMRDA, and PCMC Fire Services, Civil Defence, District Administration, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), District Medical Services, State Police, and local hospitals.
Approximately 330 personnel from various agencies took part in the mock drill, making it one of the most comprehensive emergency preparedness exercises conducted at Pune Airport.
The overall response was prompt, organized, and effective, reflecting the high level of preparedness and synergy among all involved agencies. During the post-drill debriefing, observations and recommendations were shared by independent evaluators with the participating teams, highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement.
The Airport Director appreciated the coordinated efforts of all stakeholders.
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