REGINA, Sask. — On Thursday, the Regina Airport Authority Firefighters will be undergoing live-fire requalification.
The annual exercise is mandated by Transport Canada through the Canadian Aviation Regulations, says a release issued by the Regina Airport Authority Wednesday evening.
"This annual live-fire requalification ensures our crews are ready to respond to any fire-related emergency," states the RAA.
The release indicates that smoke may be visible around Regina International Airport beginning at 7:30 a.m. and lasting throughout the day.
According to Transport Canada regulations:
- (i) A live-fire drill shall simulate a realistic fire-fighting situation, and be of sufficient size and intensity to provide a challenge to the firefighter in relation to the equipment used,
- (ii) The conditions simulated in a live-fire drill shall emulate the type of fire which could be encountered on a typical aircraft at the airport or aerodrome.
- (iii) During the drill, each firefighter shall demonstrate the control and extinguishment of a simulated aircraft fire using:
