Disaster drill at Helena Regional Airport puts emergency responders to the test

A full-scale aircraft disaster exercise involving the Helena Regional Airport, airlines and disaster response teams from the Helena area was held Thursday evening at the airport.

The Helena Regional Airport held a full-scale aircraft disaster exercise Thursday evening at the Rocky Mountain Emergency Services Training Center. Emergency response personnel from around Helena took part in the exercise.

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The Helena Regional Airport held a full-scale aircraft disaster exercise Thursday evening at the Rocky Mountain Emergency Services Training Center. Emergency response personnel from around Helena took part in the exercise.

Gary Marshall, BMGphotos.com

This exercise was to meet Federal Aviation Administration requirements to do such emergency drills every three years, an airport official said. He said the exercise would not affect any flights and the airport would remain in operation.

Disaster drill held at Helena Regional Airport.

The Helena Regional Airport held a

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