Toronto Port Authority to Conduct Emergency Response Training Exercise at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport on September 26
Between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, the Toronto Port Authority will conduct an emergency training exercise at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
This routine, full-scale emergency exercise is mandated by Transport Canada to test protocols, procedures, communications and planning for emergency and/or security related incidents.
Exercises such as this are critical to ensuring that the Toronto Port Authority maintains a high level of emergency response preparedness. This exercise will involve multiple agencies including Toronto Fire, Toronto Police Services (and related Marine Units), Toronto Paramedic Services, NAV CANADA, as well as staff and officials from the various agencies, airport stakeholders and airlines that operate out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport.
Between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, those visiting, viewing or passing by the airport may witness or hear the scenario, and related activities, that have been developed to test emergency preparedness.
This includes:
- Emergency vehicles and personnel in and around the airport, including Toronto Police Service vehicles and Marine Unit, Toronto Fire Services apparatus and fire boat, and Toronto Search and Rescue resources;
- A simulated incident scene;
- A simulated disabled aircraft; and,
- Actors and volunteers from outside agencies serving in various roles, including as passengers or employees who appear to be in distress or in need of medical attention.
Please be advised that this is an exercise only. There will be no impact on regular operations or passengers.
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The Toronto Port Authority owns and operates Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, which welcomes approximately two million passengers and generates approximately $2 billion in economic impact per year; the Outer Harbour Marina, one of Canada’s largest freshwater marinas; and the marine Port of Toronto, which facilitates businesses such as marine shipping, cargo services and passenger cruises to generate approximately $460 million in economic activity annually. Since 1911, and in its role as a city builder, the Toronto Port Authority has worked with partners and every level of government to enhance Toronto’s transportation infrastructure and economic growth. The Toronto Port Authority is committed to fostering strong, healthy and sustainable communities, and has invested more than $30 million in recent years to fund charitable initiatives and environmental programs that benefit communities along Toronto's waterfront and beyond.
The Toronto Port Authority is a federal agency and operates in accordance with the Canada Marine Act. It is guided by a Board of Directors that includes representation from all three levels of government.