Blue Grass Airport officials extended support to Louisville after Tuesday’s fatal plane crash by sending firefighters to help with recovery efforts.
A spokesperson for Blue Grass Airport said five firefighters were dispatched to Louisville to assist with the response.
“We’re just here to support them and help them if we can, as needed,” said Lauren Simmerman.
Simmerman explained that airports continually work to strengthen their emergency response through annual drills. The FAA also mandates full-scale emergency exercises every three years to evaluate airports’ disaster readiness.
In 2023, Lexington’s drill brought together 150 community members and agencies from across central Kentucky.
Simmerman added that the airport’s Regional ARFF Training Center plays a key role in emergency preparedness. Located at Blue Grass, it is one of just 12 centers in the U.S.
“These are rare facilities, with only a few across the nation. Firefighters from around the country and even internationally come here to Blue Grass Airport to train for similar emergencies,” Simmerman said.
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