Fire services joined forces to put their skills to the test at Glasgow Airport as part of a major emergency training operation.
The multi-agency exercise, which took place on Thursday, April 23, between 7.30pm and 11.30pm, involved crews from the Glasgow Airport Fire and Rescue Service (ARFFS) and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).
It simulated a vehicle fire in the airport’s multi-storey car park to test emergency response procedures under realistic conditions.
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Laurie Wylie, deputy airport fire manager at ARFFS, said: "This exercise provided a fantastic opportunity to work side by side with our colleagues from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, allowing us to test the principles of joint working under the JESIP model.
"Effective interoperability is vital when responding to emergency events, and this exercise offered a valuable platform to refine our procedures and ensure we are ready to deliver a rapid, coordinated response to any eventuality.
"The safety of the public and the protection of essential infrastructure remain our absolute priorities.
"I would like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone involved, particularly the crews from ARFFS and SFRS who took part, as well as those who carried out significant work behind the scenes to make this exercise such a success."
The exercise was part of Glasgow Airport’s wider emergency planning programme and was designed to test command, control, and communication in line with established joint working principles.
To enhance realism, firefighters used breathing apparatus and worked under synthetic smoke, with fire hoses deployed and appliances operating under blue lights.
Matthew Wilson, technical director at Glasgow Airport, said: "Safety is our highest priority, and exercises like this are essential in ensuring the airport remains fully prepared for any scenario.
"Training alongside our emergency service partners in a realistic, operational environment enables us to test procedures, strengthen coordination and continually improve our readiness.
"I would like to thank everyone involved for their professionalism and cooperation, as well as passengers and members of the public for their understanding while the exercise was taking place."
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Area commander Eddie Kenna, SFRS's local senior officer for East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, and Inverclyde, said: "We’re grateful for the opportunity to join with crews from Glasgow Airport on this multi-agency training exercise.
"It is vital that our firefighters have the skills and knowledge required to respond to a wide variety of incidents.
"Unique exercises like this provide us with the opportunity to train in the most realistic environments possible, while strengthening our operational readiness and collaborating with emergency partners to keep communities safe."
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