By CRISTINA JANNEY Hays Post
The Hays Regional Airport had a crash emergency drill Tuesday afternoon.
The scenario portrayed a fully loaded SkyWest airplane crashing at the airport because of an engine fire.
The FAA requires the airport to complete the drill every three years.
Dozens of first responders from law enforcement, EMS and fire, as well as airport officials, participated in the drill. NCK Tech nursing students portrayed crash victims.
Fire and EMS staff were tasked with responding to the scene, putting out the mock fire and triaging the crash victims for treatment.
Jamie Salter, airport director, said she thought the drill went well.
"Agencies take it very seriously when they come out," she said. "I think it is very advantageous for them when they come out and run through this in the event that it actually happens."
The airport has extensive emergency and safety protocols, and she said she hopes that will help flyers feel safer about taking to the skies.
Many agencies participated in the drill and dozens of people. These included Hays Regional Airport, the airport's fixed-based operator, TSA, SkyWest, Hays Fire Department, Ellis County Rural Fire, Hays Police Department, Ellis County Sheriff, Kansas Highway Patrol, Ellis County EMS, EagleMed, Kansas Department Health and Environment, HaysMed, First Care Clinic and NCK Tech nursing.
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