Fire training

Pierce fire engine drafting from portable tank

Wonder Lake FD engine drafts from a portable tank at a training exercise that culminated in letting the house burn to the ground. Tim Olk photo

04/29/14 The Tweed New Haven Airport Triennial Disaster Drill took place on airport grounds. The scenario was intended to test the airport’s response to an aircraft incident. The drill included a mock plane crash with mass casualties. 1st responders encountered a live-fire scenario as well. Multiple agencies took part in the drill including New Haven fire, East Haven fire, AMR, New Haven PD, East Haven PD, and the state fire marshals office.

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airport disaster drill

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airport disaster drill

Glen Duda photo

airport disaster drill

Glen Duda photo

airport disaster drill

Glen Duda photo

airport disaster drill

Glen Duda photo

airport disaster drill

Glen Duda photo