HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Volunteers are being sought to assist First Responders with simulating a realistic plane crash scenario - and a grisly theatrical makeup session is included. About 100 volunteers are needed for the 2022 Airport Disaster Drill set for Thursday, Sept. 8 at Huntsville International Airport.
"These community volunteers add an invaluable component to the mock disaster drill: they portray live action victims who can add realism to a scenario that we hope we never have to experience," said Mary Swanstrom, Public Relations Manager for Huntsville International Airport.
The part 139 full-scale airport disaster drill is required by the FAA to be held every three years to test emergency responses by fire and police, emergency medical staff, hospital casualties plans, mutual aid, communications and the incident command system. Participants will include area mutual aid partners and the airport police and fire department.
The drill will last from 8 a.m. to noon with lunch to follow. Registration is required to participate, and participants must be at least 18. Volunteer victims will arrive at 7 a.m. to receive their drill persona including a list of their "injuries" and theatrical makeup. Participants should wear clothing and shoes that they don't mind getting dirty or painted and that are comfortable in outdoor temperatures. A hat, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended. Participants will receive a souvenir T-shirt, lunch and refreshments. Comfort breaks are allowed.
To register as a volunteer victim, click the yellow bar in the header at flyhuntsville.com or email SAaron@hsvairport.org.
