A multi-agency emergency training exercise called “Exercise Charlie” took place Tuesday November 7 at Shannon Airport.
The exercise takes place every two years to test the response of agencies in the event of a major accident at the airport.
The year’s exercise involved a cargo aircraft diverting to Shannon Airport with crew members feeling unwell due to a suspected hazardous cargo leak/spill.
Participating agencies include Shannon Airport, AirNav Ireland, HSE, An Garda Siochana, Clare County Council Fire Service, SFPC, Irish Coastguard, and the Irish Defence Force.
Director of Shannon Airport, Niall Kearns said, “These exercises are carried out every two years and based on a specific fictitious incident here, as part of our aerodrome certification. Safety is paramount to us here in Shannon and a multi-agency exercise like this allows us to assess our readiness for any incident that may occur in real-life and that our team here and our partner agencies are ready to respond.”
