Humboldt Bay Fire to Hold Training Exercise at Murray Field Airport on May 21 for County of Humboldt

Press release from the Humboldt County Department of Aviation:

The Humboldt County Department of Aviation would like to inform the community that Humboldt Bay Fire will hold a multi-casualty incident training exercise on Thursday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The exercise will take place at Murray Field Airport, located on Airport Road in Eureka.

The training exercise will simulate an airplane crash with multiple casualties, giving Humboldt Bay Fire firefighter/EMTs and firefighter/paramedics the opportunity to practice mass casualty response, practice executing the North Coast Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Multi-Casualty Plan, perform triage and set up on-site treatment areas. In addition, Humboldt Bay Fire will work closely with local ambulance companies and Providence St. Joseph Hospital to coordinate the rapid transport of “injured” patients to area hospitals.

This exercise is necessary on an annual basis for Providence St. Joseph Hospital to maintain its designation as a local trauma center.

During the exercise, airport visitors, Highway 101 travelers and those in the vicinity of Murray Field should expect to see emergency fire vehicles, ambulances, EMS aircraft and emergency personnel operating within a controlled area on airport property. There are no planned street closures, and airport operations will not be impacted as a result of this training exercise.

Media representatives are welcome to attend the exercise and are asked to stage outside the gated entrance to Murray Field.

The County of Humboldt’s Aviation Department is proud to partner with Humboldt Bay Fire to provide a location for this important training opportunity. For more information on the Humboldt County Department of Aviation, please visit FlyACV.com.

For more information on Humboldt Bay Fire, visit HBFire.org.

About the Humboldt County Department of Aviation

The Humboldt County Department of Aviation proudly manages six airports, ensuring aeronautical safety, public travel security, ongoing air service and compliance with all aviation regulations. Each airport uniquely supports Humboldt County’s regional needs, from commercial air travel to critical firefighting efforts, medical evacuations and general aviation services. For more information, visit FlyACV.com.

About Humboldt Bay Fire

Humboldt Bay Fire serves the City of Eureka and greater Eureka area. Responding to approximately 7,500 calls for service each year, from five fire stations, Humboldt Bay Fire is a full-service, all-risk fire department committed to serving the community through leadership, vision and integrity. For more information, visit HBFire.org.