The activities took place at the Airport’s North Cargo building, where volunteers were adorned with moulage by certified makeup artists known for their work on major film productions. This initial preparation set the stage for a day filled with comprehensive briefings, the exercise itself, and post-event evaluations at the Fire Training Center.

Here, first responders honed their fire extinguishing skills, emergency medical services and practiced victim triage. Emergency management teams also deployed mobile command units to simulate a full-scale operational response.

Stephanie Creech, senior executive assistant to Airport General Manager Balram “B” Bheodari and a participant in these drills for nearly a decade, shared her reflections.

“The reality of the situation hits you in those moments on the scene of the accident, playing the role of a victim,” she said. “It’s a humbling experience that brings into sharp focus why we train so relentlessly. It’s a powerful moment that underscores not just our commitment to safety, but the deep care and professionalism that defines our airport community.”

 The exercise also utilized Fire Station 33 as a simulated hospital for advanced medical care, and the Emergency Operations Center was activated to assess the Airport’s response capabilities during large-scale events. This comprehensive approach underlined ATL’s readiness to manage emergencies with efficiency and precision.