Billy Bishop airport to conduct emergency response exercise Saturday night

Billy Bishop airport wants Toronto residents to know about an upcoming emergency response training exercise taking place this Saturday.

According to a news release issued Friday, the “simulation” will involve sirens and emergency personnel that may be visible to the public.

“This routine full-scale training exercise is mandated by Transport Canada to test airport protocols, procedures, communications and planning for emergency and/or security related incidents,” the news release reads.

Running from 9 p.m. Saturday to midnight on Oct. 19, those visiting the airport or passing by the area may see emergency vehicles, the Hazardous Material Response Team, Toronto Police Marine Unit and Toronto Fire Boats.

Billy Bishop says people in the area may also hear emergency sirens and simulated gunfire.

The news release also noted that volunteer actors from the Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute will be involved in various roles including passengers or employees who appear to be in distress.

Flights will not be impacted by the exercise.

1/2 On Saturday, October 19, between 9:00 p.m. and midnight, an emergency training exercise will take place at @BBishopAirport. No flights will be impacted. Mandated by @Transport_gc, these exercises are critical to maintaining a high level of emergency response preparedness.

— Billy Bishop Airport (@BBishopAirport) October 18, 2019

2/2 Throughout the evening of October 19, those visiting, viewing or passing by the airport may witness emergency sirens, flashing lights, etc. as part of the scenario that has been developed to test emergency protocols. More information: https://t.co/XxrqHg2KLe

— Billy Bishop Airport (@BBishopAirport) October 18, 2019